Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,381,949.67
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $543,209.00 | 39.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $319,997.67 | 23.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $183,946.55 | 13.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $96,772.09 | 7.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,983.58 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $62,426.55 | 4.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $42,191.13 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,007.75 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,747.72 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,667.63 | 0.8% |