Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,323,485.50
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $536,584.50 | 40.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $277,487.20 | 21.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $156,350.02 | 11.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $122,900.72 | 9.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $84,965.35 | 6.4% |
| Medicare tax | $58,686.01 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $37,168.35 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $22,589.90 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,630.10 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,123.35 | 0.9% |