Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,303,498.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $549,833.50 | 42.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $312,914.04 | 24.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $154,318.75 | 11.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $87,139.06 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $58,452.71 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $57,646.08 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,697.16 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $22,866.05 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,444.62 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,186.56 | 0.7% |