Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,507,270.81
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $662,450.00 | 44.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $316,074.18 | 21.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $146,974.67 | 9.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $142,090.20 | 9.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $89,787.51 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $64,875.74 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $41,501.48 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $21,385.53 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,335.68 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,795.82 | 0.4% |