Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,833,261.10
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $867,809.50 | 47.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $326,909.74 | 17.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $209,328.33 | 11.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $134,184.17 | 7.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $132,312.66 | 7.2% |
| Medicare tax | $74,484.03 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $47,871.29 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,842.97 | 1.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $18,491.91 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $3,026.50 | 0.2% |