Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,498,435.56
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $642,576.50 | 42.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $358,039.07 | 23.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $179,940.56 | 12.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $74,908.34 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $65,907.20 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $58,794.37 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $41,734.96 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $41,368.05 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,738.94 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,427.57 | 1.1% |