Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,735,614.91
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $768,442.00 | 44.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $416,046.20 | 24.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $173,151.96 | 10.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $101,604.83 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $77,524.70 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $69,457.17 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $49,242.66 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $34,653.16 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,109.52 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,382.71 | 1.1% |