Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,620,640.71
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $781,691.00 | 48.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $380,344.14 | 23.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $111,637.01 | 6.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $96,474.70 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $71,418.72 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $68,563.17 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $44,689.32 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $34,081.29 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,590.48 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,150.88 | 0.9% |