Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$16.9 million
Exact amount: $16,910,255.39
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $8,214,380.00 | 48.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $3,295,237.65 | 19.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $2,647,763.92 | 15.7% |
| Medicare tax | $813,376.00 | 4.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $759,392.34 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $508,304.03 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $471,724.33 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $200,077.12 | 1.2% |