Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,451,163.70
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $589,580.50 | 40.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $381,996.53 | 26.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $188,088.22 | 13.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $67,388.74 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $66,334.79 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $45,676.11 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,635.34 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $37,547.02 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,782.02 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,134.43 | 1.0% |