Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,378,939.66
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $569,707.00 | 41.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $337,535.91 | 24.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $164,929.52 | 12.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $76,324.01 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $62,907.84 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $55,846.59 | 4.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $41,722.41 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $39,956.89 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,727.72 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,281.77 | 1.0% |