Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,400,258.20
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $629,327.50 | 44.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $308,530.47 | 22.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $141,171.38 | 10.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $132,834.90 | 9.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,644.55 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $60,801.68 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $39,048.34 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,370.09 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,529.29 | 0.5% |