Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,254,249.41
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $529,960.00 | 42.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $290,978.78 | 23.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $133,248.28 | 10.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $87,964.60 | 7.0% |
| Medicare tax | $57,368.97 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $53,171.75 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,463.45 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $33,787.04 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,953.90 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,352.64 | 1.1% |