Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,214,062.30
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $602,829.50 | 49.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $242,691.80 | 20.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $86,312.36 | 7.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $66,344.73 | 5.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $57,854.23 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $51,772.44 | 4.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $44,005.23 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,194.90 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,991.03 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,066.08 | 1.1% |