Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,518,333.14
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $655,825.50 | 43.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $372,807.73 | 24.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $181,008.13 | 11.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $74,525.33 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $66,826.35 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $53,372.09 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,596.80 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $41,998.11 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,766.85 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,606.25 | 0.8% |