Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,362,325.41
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $576,331.50 | 42.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $339,773.05 | 24.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $174,799.14 | 12.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $64,836.67 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $61,589.59 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $40,730.14 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $38,666.15 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $33,616.79 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,762.73 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,219.65 | 1.1% |