Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,858,756.07
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) | $542,406.86 | 29.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $315,876.62 | 17.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $98,722.96 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $86,955.01 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $63,627.62 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $55,871.32 | 3.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,991.91 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $10,434.53 | 0.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,043.74 | 0.4% |