Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.5 million
Exact amount: $1,511,593.23
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $669,074.50 | 44.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $348,531.92 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $148,922.40 | 9.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $96,063.83 | 6.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $70,657.17 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $66,127.62 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,384.98 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $34,979.06 | 2.3% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,168.30 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,683.45 | 1.1% |