Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,268,717.01
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $516,711.00 | 40.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $311,529.00 | 24.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $161,500.04 | 12.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $64,280.11 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $58,831.78 | 4.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $43,498.29 | 3.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $41,694.56 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,779.14 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,277.71 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,476.88 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $4,138.50 | 0.3% |