Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,856,906.40
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $715,446.00 | 38.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $530,715.57 | 28.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $284,161.62 | 15.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $84,897.97 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $84,402.22 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $59,870.80 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $54,020.11 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,263.21 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $14,626.20 | 0.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,502.70 | 0.4% |