Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,777,460.70
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $768,442.00 | 43.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $433,269.41 | 24.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $203,587.96 | 11.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $120,026.37 | 6.8% |
| Medicare tax | $77,409.93 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $74,569.66 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $49,711.66 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,567.35 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $18,937.48 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,938.88 | 0.7% |