Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,761,321.21
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $741,944.00 | 42.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $360,866.69 | 20.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $228,936.98 | 13.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $122,385.88 | 6.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $82,022.63 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $75,037.74 | 4.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $63,553.46 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $48,277.25 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,293.84 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,002.74 | 1.1% |