Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,280,703.02
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $516,711.00 | 40.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $315,032.92 | 24.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $169,887.55 | 13.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $74,933.62 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $57,403.46 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $52,495.31 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,845.36 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $25,906.54 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,984.33 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,502.93 | 1.1% |