Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,272,761.56
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $576,331.50 | 45.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $299,520.18 | 23.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $128,000.69 | 10.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $78,636.13 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $55,381.49 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $51,944.83 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $34,984.69 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $27,815.06 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,770.55 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,198.44 | 0.4% |
| Social Security tax | $1,178.00 | <0.1% |