Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,222,732.85
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $556,458.00 | 45.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $277,840.88 | 22.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $109,542.94 | 9.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $75,137.93 | 6.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $57,494.58 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $53,598.30 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,908.59 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $32,011.67 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,392.98 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,346.98 | 1.1% |