Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,581,385.57
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $702,197.00 | 44.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $367,905.30 | 23.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $153,236.26 | 9.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $97,182.80 | 6.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $73,813.68 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $69,103.28 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $44,054.07 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,437.30 | 2.3% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,115.43 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,340.45 | 1.1% |