Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,536,575.23
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $602,829.50 | 39.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $417,349.90 | 27.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $188,677.31 | 12.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $89,447.94 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $72,721.15 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $60,554.11 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $46,430.39 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $30,824.18 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,275.80 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,464.95 | 0.6% |