Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,623,822.54
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $715,446.00 | 44.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $340,975.50 | 21.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $154,766.13 | 9.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $134,228.87 | 8.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $103,611.90 | 6.4% |
| Medicare tax | $71,283.98 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,608.77 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $33,777.57 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,952.39 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,171.43 | 0.4% |