Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,693,617.71
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $775,066.50 | 45.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $319,638.76 | 18.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $164,749.84 | 9.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $150,919.74 | 8.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $97,155.62 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $70,182.66 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $44,813.20 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $41,145.03 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,639.25 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,307.11 | 0.7% |