Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,783,873.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $761,817.51 | 42.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $462,803.39 | 25.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $197,721.83 | 11.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $80,994.29 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $80,117.00 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $68,326.17 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $51,179.92 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $35,632.71 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $25,135.42 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,145.29 | 1.1% |