Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$29.7 million
Exact amount: $29,728,619.90
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $16,057,788.00 | 54.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $7,370,509.28 | 24.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $4,386,625.02 | 14.8% |
| Medicare tax | $1,005,384.61 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $651,766.58 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $256,546.41 | 0.9% |