Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,404,355.90
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $609,454.00 | 43.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $299,455.45 | 21.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $142,128.32 | 10.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $72,151.88 | 5.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $65,676.83 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $63,332.40 | 4.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $54,624.00 | 3.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $41,924.69 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $39,902.17 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,706.16 | 1.1% |