Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,812,432.14
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $821,438.00 | 45.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $371,365.91 | 20.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $179,637.79 | 9.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $137,079.54 | 7.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $88,897.24 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $76,617.54 | 4.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $54,932.76 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $49,226.19 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,376.27 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,860.90 | 0.8% |