Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,144,162.77
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $463,715.00 | 40.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $289,803.97 | 25.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $136,418.95 | 11.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $67,735.87 | 5.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $52,352.29 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $52,137.62 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,431.67 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,643.31 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,159.26 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,764.83 | 1.0% |