Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.8 million
Exact amount: $1,846,490.74
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $828,062.50 | 44.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $390,113.70 | 21.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $171,841.59 | 9.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $146,423.54 | 7.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $97,694.88 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $79,557.25 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $51,031.73 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $45,265.81 | 2.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,086.95 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,412.79 | 0.9% |