Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,206,472.82
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $563,082.50 | 46.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $254,756.85 | 21.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $99,698.17 | 8.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $82,881.84 | 6.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $58,065.97 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $52,236.25 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,940.98 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $31,347.88 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,496.24 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,966.14 | 1.1% |