Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,424,992.26
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $622,703.00 | 43.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $335,190.41 | 23.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $141,761.95 | 9.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $100,227.67 | 7.0% |
| Medicare tax | $65,119.24 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $61,640.38 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,539.69 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $27,679.47 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,957.10 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,173.35 | 1.0% |