Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,070,682.58
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $443,841.50 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $274,559.19 | 25.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $138,278.26 | 12.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $62,250.77 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $47,265.85 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $44,193.74 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $30,141.80 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $11,864.33 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,822.21 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,464.93 | 0.6% |