Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,334,133.70
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $576,331.50 | 43.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $285,110.50 | 21.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $140,317.60 | 10.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $95,894.80 | 7.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $71,292.54 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $58,087.75 | 4.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $42,930.28 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $37,169.96 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,630.72 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,368.05 | 0.9% |