Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,859,303.56
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $655,825.50 | 35.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $592,396.33 | 31.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $320,422.07 | 17.2% |
| Medicare tax | $88,696.03 | 4.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $65,027.69 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $56,985.90 | 3.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $40,326.86 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,430.64 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,986.18 | 0.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,206.36 | 0.3% |