Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,512,573.05
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $576,331.50 | 38.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $427,171.48 | 28.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $221,956.55 | 14.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $88,211.74 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $71,026.26 | 4.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,479.31 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $43,696.97 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,901.40 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $13,358.48 | 0.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,439.36 | 0.5% |