Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,089,323.55
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $437,217.00 | 40.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $277,815.64 | 25.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $141,038.08 | 12.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $59,433.77 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $49,264.82 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $46,529.84 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $31,569.29 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $22,803.77 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,426.20 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,225.14 | 1.0% |