Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,282,300.46
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $510,086.50 | 39.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $309,875.71 | 24.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $204,413.59 | 15.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $55,915.29 | 4.4% |
| Medicare tax | $55,866.40 | 4.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $46,153.50 | 3.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $40,927.69 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,707.94 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,055.23 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,298.61 | 0.7% |