Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,430,665.52
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $576,331.50 | 40.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $402,773.42 | 28.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $190,442.15 | 13.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $69,521.37 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $65,808.33 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $44,216.65 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,063.73 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,557.00 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,928.99 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $7,022.38 | 0.5% |