Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,519,070.30
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $536,584.50 | 35.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $395,725.12 | 26.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $246,540.62 | 16.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $103,559.59 | 6.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $71,881.28 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $70,326.25 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,128.89 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $24,843.35 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,763.50 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,717.20 | 0.4% |