Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,200,186.89
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $556,458.00 | 46.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $261,131.41 | 21.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $117,777.27 | 9.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $69,886.41 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $51,420.32 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $47,204.17 | 3.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $32,994.28 | 2.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,542.51 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,963.24 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,809.28 | 1.1% |