Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,490,265.65
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $629,327.50 | 42.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $317,210.74 | 21.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $137,532.60 | 9.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $123,525.75 | 8.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $92,752.68 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $66,969.85 | 4.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $43,553.26 | 2.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,028.22 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,428.42 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,936.63 | 1.1% |