Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,376,823.26
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $589,580.50 | 42.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $302,300.60 | 22.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $166,413.94 | 12.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $84,360.77 | 6.1% |
| Medicare tax | $60,605.77 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $55,586.87 | 4.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $47,328.00 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $38,286.14 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,999.43 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,070.09 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,291.15 | <0.1% |