Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,565,877.15
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $649,201.00 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $387,539.64 | 24.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $176,341.61 | 11.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $100,724.42 | 6.4% |
| Medicare tax | $71,228.70 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $67,695.00 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,756.22 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $37,997.78 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,010.44 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,382.34 | 0.7% |