Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,730,784.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $702,197.00 | 40.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $350,870.47 | 20.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $221,436.33 | 12.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $158,154.74 | 9.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $107,829.92 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $74,332.03 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $47,739.86 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $38,366.11 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,791.24 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,066.83 | 0.6% |