Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,399,129.75
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $536,584.50 | 38.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $354,465.67 | 25.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $225,724.45 | 16.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $64,915.95 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $63,743.15 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $43,910.55 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,203.24 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $35,089.35 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,668.19 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,824.70 | 1.1% |