Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,372,491.14
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $569,707.00 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $384,326.78 | 28.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $183,118.89 | 13.3% |
| Medicare tax | $61,014.22 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $55,929.40 | 4.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $42,962.44 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $39,087.43 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,385.50 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,177.67 | 0.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $9,781.81 | 0.7% |