Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,422,880.57
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $655,825.50 | 46.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $355,414.91 | 25.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $117,548.44 | 8.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $80,991.65 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $64,136.93 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $54,462.30 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,181.22 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $27,434.31 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,816.00 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,069.31 | 0.8% |