Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,528,427.65
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $629,327.50 | 41.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $377,809.44 | 24.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $214,854.14 | 14.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $82,520.41 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $66,707.72 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $57,279.46 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,454.10 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $25,056.30 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,710.66 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,157.92 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $1,550.00 | 0.1% |