Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,563,437.29
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $675,699.00 | 43.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $384,322.19 | 24.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $180,889.27 | 11.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $76,954.75 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $68,527.43 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $60,640.87 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,817.07 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $37,816.15 | 2.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,523.42 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,247.14 | 1.1% |