Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,197,546.19
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $516,711.00 | 43.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $289,548.30 | 24.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $153,282.75 | 12.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $53,891.62 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $51,859.63 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $40,491.76 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,058.25 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $32,426.13 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,264.44 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,012.31 | 1.1% |