Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,312,173.51
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $563,082.50 | 42.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $287,477.53 | 21.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $185,915.93 | 14.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $85,780.96 | 6.5% |
| Medicare tax | $54,471.82 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $51,658.73 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $34,789.76 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $20,140.48 | 1.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,161.96 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,693.84 | 1.0% |