Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,186,948.62
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $536,584.50 | 45.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $287,668.73 | 24.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $112,421.08 | 9.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $66,340.71 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $52,574.27 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $44,947.35 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,432.70 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $21,689.88 | 1.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,129.71 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,159.69 | 1.1% |