Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,331,953.63
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $582,956.00 | 43.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $288,422.73 | 21.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $128,575.74 | 9.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $98,019.65 | 7.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $68,032.85 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $59,143.99 | 4.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $39,525.31 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $37,478.32 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,046.94 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,752.10 | 1.1% |