Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,626,261.08
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $662,450.00 | 40.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $401,204.17 | 24.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $239,396.27 | 14.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $76,500.29 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $70,934.38 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $54,140.92 | 3.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $45,527.88 | 2.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,509.05 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,913.15 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,622.97 | 0.8% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |