Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,526,771.18
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $669,074.50 | 43.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $413,879.85 | 27.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $165,873.15 | 10.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $79,146.66 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $68,204.39 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $52,157.42 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,215.64 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,010.43 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $13,540.96 | 0.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $4,668.18 | 0.3% |