Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,725,159.01
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $695,572.50 | 40.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $441,501.34 | 25.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $237,650.79 | 13.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $98,216.95 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $78,112.26 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $58,423.59 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $49,781.58 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $30,801.89 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,594.86 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,503.25 | 0.9% |