Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,774,336.30
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $768,442.00 | 43.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $450,068.65 | 25.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $165,594.17 | 9.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $98,784.56 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $82,989.96 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $63,262.54 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $52,719.37 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $52,516.77 | 3.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,751.26 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,207.02 | 1.1% |