Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,172,402.02
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $523,335.50 | 44.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $298,581.93 | 25.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $123,117.80 | 10.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $56,265.66 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $51,052.16 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $46,662.06 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $32,544.61 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,817.29 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,810.10 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,214.91 | 1.0% |