Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,115,669.09
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $450,466.00 | 40.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $186,235.85 | 16.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $140,015.64 | 12.5% |
| Medicare tax | $79,884.92 | 7.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $76,337.61 | 6.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $59,319.07 | 5.3% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $56,855.50 | 5.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,461.08 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $21,316.19 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,777.23 | 1.1% |