Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,873,010.93
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $867,809.50 | 46.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $395,653.90 | 21.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $163,068.53 | 8.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $117,159.08 | 6.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $115,532.91 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $82,037.49 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $52,674.05 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $32,566.99 | 1.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $25,775.09 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,733.39 | 1.1% |