Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,272,079.73
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $569,707.00 | 44.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $276,882.03 | 21.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $142,746.91 | 11.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $78,670.13 | 6.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $57,867.33 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $53,386.51 | 4.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $35,416.83 | 2.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,963.96 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,368.78 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,070.25 | 0.8% |