Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,616,642.92
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $735,319.50 | 45.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $311,361.81 | 19.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $157,563.96 | 9.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $143,786.13 | 8.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $94,460.34 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $67,287.41 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,900.40 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $37,208.59 | 2.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,886.30 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,868.48 | 0.6% |