Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.1 million
Exact amount: $1,129,428.69
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $529,960.00 | 46.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $251,707.77 | 22.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $109,726.19 | 9.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $59,813.20 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $47,979.06 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $38,743.71 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $30,679.37 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $28,905.47 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,838.00 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,075.92 | 1.1% |