Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.4 million
Exact amount: $1,428,486.27
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $596,205.00 | 41.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $309,962.35 | 21.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $179,541.02 | 12.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $95,338.11 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $73,076.44 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $61,560.49 | 4.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $40,253.41 | 2.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $39,060.86 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,113.55 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,375.04 | 1.1% |