Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,175,791.01
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $490,212.99 | 41.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $269,256.01 | 22.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $155,979.74 | 13.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $59,275.67 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $51,378.51 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $45,619.29 | 3.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $43,058.57 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,866.22 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,207.35 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,936.66 | 1.1% |