Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,628,746.33
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $675,699.00 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $381,837.77 | 23.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $226,900.97 | 13.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $86,316.24 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $69,788.09 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $68,237.49 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $44,695.45 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $38,631.58 | 2.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,046.86 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,592.88 | 1.1% |