Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,350,142.36
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $556,458.00 | 41.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $422,377.62 | 31.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $162,413.59 | 12.0% |
| Medicare tax | $64,568.22 | 4.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,678.16 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $40,444.41 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $27,594.17 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,011.60 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $12,552.85 | 0.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,043.74 | 0.5% |