Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,149,372.86
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $536,584.50 | 46.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $284,848.88 | 24.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $107,494.06 | 9.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $64,924.27 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $49,408.07 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $41,043.64 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $31,521.15 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $12,852.56 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,407.25 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $8,288.48 | 0.7% |