Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,772,788.50
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $900,932.00 | 50.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $325,389.64 | 18.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $193,278.21 | 10.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $109,081.67 | 6.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $74,690.45 | 4.2% |
| Medicare tax | $73,334.85 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $47,088.70 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $22,391.47 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,534.91 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $8,066.60 | 0.5% |