Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,131,422.23
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $437,217.00 | 38.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $303,401.28 | 26.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $148,463.24 | 13.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $67,866.77 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $52,522.12 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $50,417.16 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,680.93 | 3.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,257.39 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,499.16 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $12,097.18 | 1.1% |