Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,466,213.85
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $622,703.00 | 42.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $333,617.91 | 22.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $173,222.28 | 11.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $92,523.39 | 6.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $69,289.93 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $63,826.64 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,916.03 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $33,848.78 | 2.3% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,160.64 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,105.25 | 1.1% |