Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,338,071.16
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $556,458.00 | 41.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $328,469.30 | 24.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $148,229.30 | 11.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $81,055.80 | 6.1% |
| Medicare tax | $61,188.18 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $57,441.34 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $39,007.49 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,953.85 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,353.99 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,991.91 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $1,922.00 | 0.1% |