Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,243,675.45
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $543,209.00 | 43.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $310,360.30 | 25.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $109,973.57 | 8.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $72,442.30 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $58,323.22 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $46,420.27 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,804.85 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $32,836.09 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,346.29 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,487.00 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $1,472.56 | 0.1% |