Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,290,080.23
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $536,584.50 | 41.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $335,035.16 | 26.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $184,100.23 | 14.3% |
| Medicare tax | $56,966.03 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $50,092.06 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,453.71 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $35,394.50 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $30,841.15 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,348.79 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,264.10 | 0.8% |