Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,561,723.80
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $642,576.50 | 41.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $343,007.60 | 22.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $212,951.96 | 13.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $120,462.58 | 7.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $83,224.24 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $66,267.03 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,314.12 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $22,450.13 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,655.54 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,264.10 | 0.7% |
| Social Security tax | $1,550.00 | <0.1% |