Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,681,947.72
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $735,319.50 | 43.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $360,852.82 | 21.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $213,981.99 | 12.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $94,802.45 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $70,307.63 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $69,798.84 | 4.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $52,009.74 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,055.70 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $21,774.31 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,734.74 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $310.00 | <0.1% |