Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,822,394.19
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $768,442.00 | 42.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $420,086.74 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $204,842.98 | 11.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $142,724.25 | 7.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $100,594.47 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $80,496.92 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $50,936.08 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $22,550.01 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,049.31 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,671.43 | 0.6% |