Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,536,565.30
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $649,201.00 | 42.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $410,237.17 | 26.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $183,376.69 | 11.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $88,636.57 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $68,147.28 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $59,989.48 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,721.03 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,209.34 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $10,250.92 | 0.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,795.82 | 0.4% |