Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,496,934.26
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $642,576.50 | 42.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $415,021.99 | 27.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $191,151.36 | 12.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $72,533.51 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $65,306.01 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $45,235.09 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $41,949.60 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,512.07 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,648.13 | 0.4% |