Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,116,478.66
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $496,837.50 | 44.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $257,883.52 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $145,644.64 | 13.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $54,571.84 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $47,028.83 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $33,648.77 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $29,833.03 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $24,679.43 | 2.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,608.31 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $11,742.79 | 1.1% |