Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,242,216.57
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $510,086.50 | 41.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $335,568.43 | 27.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $176,059.63 | 14.2% |
| Medicare tax | $55,073.58 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $50,664.06 | 4.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $36,066.10 | 2.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,269.19 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $18,837.57 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,882.54 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,708.97 | 0.9% |