Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,201,926.44
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $496,837.50 | 41.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $280,834.58 | 23.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $157,430.05 | 13.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $72,621.02 | 6.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $55,632.53 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $52,541.66 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,425.02 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,013.97 | 1.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,433.45 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,156.66 | 1.1% |