Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.2 million
Exact amount: $1,169,953.48
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $450,466.00 | 38.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $304,974.04 | 26.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $184,522.49 | 15.8% |
| Medicare tax | $53,911.09 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $34,608.09 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $34,384.13 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $34,045.03 | 2.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $33,819.94 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $25,910.58 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $13,312.09 | 1.1% |