Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,274,830.48
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $543,209.01 | 42.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $291,292.12 | 22.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $154,096.09 | 12.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $79,362.46 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $55,941.97 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $52,309.88 | 4.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,103.83 | 2.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,691.14 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,048.65 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,775.33 | 1.0% |