Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,422,686.82
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $602,829.50 | 42.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $328,259.34 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $192,116.36 | 13.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $79,936.42 | 5.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $62,314.14 | 4.4% |
| Medicare tax | $60,092.68 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $38,447.73 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $26,751.78 | 1.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,805.18 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,133.69 | 1.1% |