Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,555,269.26
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $622,703.00 | 40.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $435,704.16 | 28.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $210,411.63 | 13.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $85,773.61 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $71,835.64 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $46,845.41 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,668.54 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,975.88 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,958.18 | 0.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,393.21 | 0.4% |