Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,190,588.72
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $510,086.50 | 42.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $263,332.33 | 22.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $104,630.64 | 8.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $93,738.50 | 7.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $78,628.49 | 6.6% |
| Medicare tax | $54,295.03 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $34,665.72 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $20,062.24 | 1.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,504.24 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,645.03 | 1.1% |