Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,404,502.52
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $582,956.00 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $324,137.06 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $175,701.27 | 12.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $95,890.49 | 6.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $63,849.27 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $62,118.32 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $39,591.69 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $28,904.77 | 2.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,769.68 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,583.97 | 1.1% |