Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,145,144.39
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $516,711.00 | 45.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $265,881.09 | 23.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $113,674.28 | 9.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $53,992.12 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $50,873.93 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $35,476.98 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,612.47 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $32,299.29 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $30,786.42 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,836.81 | 1.1% |