Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,525,669.55
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $682,323.50 | 44.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $217,319.03 | 14.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $214,761.28 | 14.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $144,680.84 | 9.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $110,261.54 | 7.2% |
| Medicare tax | $62,966.39 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $40,432.88 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $30,360.89 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $15,915.07 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,648.13 | 0.4% |