Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,441,887.69
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $609,454.00 | 42.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $395,439.22 | 27.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $180,704.55 | 12.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $69,942.87 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $64,518.19 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $48,021.64 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,883.95 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,092.60 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,899.37 | 0.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $4,931.30 | 0.3% |