Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,223,577.34
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $529,960.00 | 43.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $299,717.47 | 24.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $124,664.73 | 10.2% |
| Medicare tax | $56,443.05 | 4.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $54,847.99 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $48,899.73 | 4.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $39,518.74 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,864.61 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,544.09 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,116.93 | 1.2% |