Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,846,928.87
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $702,197.00 | 38.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $481,619.74 | 26.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $281,618.26 | 15.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $85,405.55 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $85,224.36 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $63,134.99 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $54,220.16 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $49,969.45 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,197.42 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,341.94 | 1.2% |