Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,197,708.27
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $569,706.99 | 47.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $243,256.96 | 20.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $100,092.27 | 8.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $81,392.48 | 6.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $57,413.24 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $50,125.09 | 4.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $39,706.51 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $31,938.92 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,571.71 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,264.10 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $1,240.00 | 0.1% |