Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,897,247.63
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $801,564.50 | 42.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $431,935.18 | 22.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $231,435.94 | 12.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $122,397.23 | 6.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $95,487.03 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $81,450.41 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $52,389.96 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $35,297.79 | 1.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $24,668.03 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,621.56 | 1.1% |