Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,848,550.16
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $755,193.00 | 40.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $541,664.88 | 29.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $190,874.36 | 10.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $114,388.13 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $91,275.27 | 4.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $57,521.83 | 3.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $53,306.66 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,641.58 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,987.27 | 0.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $9,697.18 | 0.5% |