Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,761,416.40
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $741,944.00 | 42.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $411,272.59 | 23.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $239,944.83 | 13.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $94,507.51 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $75,766.39 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $65,645.13 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $48,533.39 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $44,362.22 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,336.77 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,103.57 | 1.1% |