Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,231,659.36
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $549,833.50 | 44.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $290,211.93 | 23.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $119,975.01 | 9.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $79,696.34 | 6.5% |
| Medicare tax | $54,463.77 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $48,331.08 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $34,939.65 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $30,865.43 | 2.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,752.84 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,589.81 | 0.8% |