Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,791,583.11
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $755,193.00 | 42.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $454,516.10 | 25.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $199,768.48 | 11.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $102,807.47 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $82,692.10 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $62,399.34 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $52,322.86 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $47,386.20 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,595.15 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,902.41 | 0.8% |