Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,430,390.70
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $596,205.00 | 41.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $413,976.35 | 28.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $171,737.85 | 12.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $67,543.05 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $65,429.12 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $43,025.78 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $41,815.91 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,459.45 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,033.25 | 0.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $3,164.94 | 0.2% |