Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,317,770.12
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $589,580.50 | 44.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $270,064.17 | 20.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $148,037.79 | 11.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $111,791.49 | 8.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $65,729.83 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $54,853.46 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,041.83 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,276.02 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,793.06 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,601.97 | 0.4% |