Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,411,194.64
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $616,078.50 | 43.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $288,685.73 | 20.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $148,507.19 | 10.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $98,890.28 | 7.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $76,437.29 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $61,049.69 | 4.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $39,644.93 | 2.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $38,833.17 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $27,782.47 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,285.39 | 1.1% |