Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,165,051.84
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $510,086.50 | 43.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $266,453.24 | 22.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $125,868.25 | 10.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $84,530.70 | 7.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $59,858.57 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $50,387.40 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $31,937.08 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,570.98 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,239.89 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,119.23 | 1.0% |