Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,571,306.54
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $662,450.00 | 42.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $392,934.43 | 25.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $192,555.17 | 12.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $92,833.45 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $71,730.71 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $47,996.21 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,329.70 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $42,620.08 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,842.51 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,014.28 | 0.3% |