Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,102,661.13
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $483,588.50 | 43.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $311,754.06 | 28.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $112,424.78 | 10.2% |
| Medicare tax | $51,834.35 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $51,680.47 | 4.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,323.26 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $28,851.16 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,722.98 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $12,269.48 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,212.09 | 0.5% |