Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,287,645.95
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $596,205.00 | 46.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $299,600.85 | 23.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $106,633.47 | 8.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $83,876.82 | 6.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $58,558.10 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $56,261.80 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,701.06 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,386.44 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,052.55 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,625.86 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $744.00 | <0.1% |