Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,549,696.65
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $688,948.00 | 44.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $381,082.31 | 24.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $160,325.51 | 10.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $83,607.39 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $68,889.30 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $54,291.48 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,857.62 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $32,174.66 | 2.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,257.27 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,263.11 | 1.1% |