Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,566,718.72
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $450,466.00 | 28.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $310,541.76 | 19.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $308,011.07 | 19.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $170,491.19 | 10.9% |
| Medicare tax | $148,158.50 | 9.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $110,824.72 | 7.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,587.86 | 2.3% |
| Social Security tax | $17,236.00 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,401.62 | 0.9% |