Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,337,722.59
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $589,580.50 | 44.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $308,793.50 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $147,169.62 | 11.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $97,321.12 | 7.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,694.21 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $56,575.00 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,378.83 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,319.33 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,077.05 | 0.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $8,813.43 | 0.7% |