Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.0 million
Exact amount: $1,037,437.88
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $470,339.50 | 45.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $261,023.23 | 25.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $69,774.55 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $59,258.80 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $48,670.10 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $43,068.12 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $30,817.14 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $25,574.43 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,781.86 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $12,130.15 | 1.2% |