Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,253,224.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $529,960.00 | 42.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $289,058.92 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $154,854.67 | 12.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $70,747.28 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $56,178.84 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $47,076.69 | 3.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $41,883.47 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,226.89 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,371.89 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,865.88 | 1.1% |