Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,823,601.23
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $722,070.50 | 39.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $540,252.64 | 29.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $242,448.50 | 13.3% |
| Medicare tax | $84,482.99 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $78,096.54 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $55,362.37 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $54,521.62 | 3.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,460.64 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,322.43 | 0.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,583.00 | 0.6% |