Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,214,910.18
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $569,707.00 | 46.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $243,417.32 | 20.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $107,663.37 | 8.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $84,931.20 | 7.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $78,151.90 | 6.4% |
| Medicare tax | $51,531.45 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,914.59 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $19,863.30 | 1.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,774.32 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,955.73 | 1.1% |