Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,192,877.79
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $516,711.00 | 43.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $287,797.03 | 24.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $94,976.61 | 8.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $86,950.93 | 7.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $62,066.32 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $55,292.37 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $35,288.81 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $22,542.84 | 1.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,361.60 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,890.28 | 1.2% |