Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,085,221.52
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $437,217.00 | 40.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $326,181.83 | 30.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $127,148.52 | 11.7% |
| Medicare tax | $51,831.35 | 4.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $47,215.34 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $37,329.95 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,393.00 | 3.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,750.41 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,472.87 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $3,681.25 | 0.3% |