Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,067,209.13
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $457,090.50 | 42.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $268,413.31 | 25.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $143,023.10 | 13.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $61,597.97 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $46,200.41 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $37,424.22 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $29,159.71 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $11,477.75 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $7,022.38 | 0.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,799.78 | 0.5% |