Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,273,007.00
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $563,082.50 | 44.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $332,564.44 | 26.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $139,759.24 | 11.0% |
| Medicare tax | $56,522.40 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $45,443.55 | 3.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $37,450.74 | 2.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,001.61 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $34,533.68 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,170.84 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,548.00 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $930.00 | <0.1% |