Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,054,920.42
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $450,466.00 | 42.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $248,141.06 | 23.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $99,920.84 | 9.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $66,543.90 | 6.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $54,224.57 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $47,955.72 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $30,654.81 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $25,003.76 | 2.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,943.51 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,066.25 | 1.1% |