Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,306,044.37
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $596,205.00 | 45.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $338,114.00 | 25.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $112,901.04 | 8.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $71,483.15 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $58,410.15 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $48,665.46 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $37,216.03 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $22,806.63 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,648.85 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,594.06 | 0.4% |