Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,765,630.55
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $741,944.00 | 42.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $399,735.86 | 22.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $205,545.56 | 11.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $121,783.32 | 6.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $88,335.11 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $77,537.02 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $49,718.84 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $34,604.36 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,856.28 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,570.20 | 1.1% |