Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,698,394.69
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $642,576.50 | 37.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $449,476.90 | 26.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $271,282.56 | 16.0% |
| Medicare tax | $77,340.98 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $73,993.81 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $59,898.43 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $48,839.81 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,534.89 | 1.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $26,498.67 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,224.14 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $2,728.00 | 0.2% |