Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,919,298.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $814,813.50 | 42.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $516,421.31 | 26.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $208,598.63 | 10.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $107,542.37 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $88,820.88 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $65,547.03 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $56,005.80 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $31,751.23 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,044.83 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,752.95 | 0.4% |