Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,685,326.25
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $748,568.50 | 44.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $351,860.29 | 20.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $146,772.37 | 8.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $146,096.09 | 8.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $92,166.32 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $74,273.27 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $47,621.32 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $40,920.61 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,744.55 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,302.93 | 1.1% |