Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,522,571.54
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $649,201.00 | 42.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $371,241.22 | 24.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $167,752.05 | 11.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $93,760.45 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $68,524.01 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $55,885.42 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $44,236.00 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $35,528.73 | 2.3% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,030.63 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,412.03 | 1.1% |