Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,093,060.80
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $457,090.50 | 41.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $240,712.94 | 22.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $141,932.34 | 13.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $67,847.42 | 6.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $52,379.76 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $47,698.20 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $29,848.66 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $27,481.73 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,770.31 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $11,748.94 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,550.00 | 0.1% |