Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,697,768.92
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $755,193.00 | 44.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $426,423.33 | 25.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $146,610.82 | 8.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $87,437.29 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $77,644.16 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $72,985.12 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $48,651.89 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,669.82 | 2.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $24,300.10 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,150.19 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $2,703.20 | 0.2% |