Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,783,362.55
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $775,066.50 | 43.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $459,622.01 | 25.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $180,552.18 | 10.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $109,161.06 | 6.1% |
| Medicare tax | $81,251.52 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $69,012.93 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $51,440.70 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $31,607.52 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,247.92 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,400.21 | 0.3% |