Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,582,794.81
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $688,948.00 | 43.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $373,832.93 | 23.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $192,874.52 | 12.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $94,285.27 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $68,821.70 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $62,244.63 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,255.01 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,734.97 | 1.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,771.89 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,025.89 | 1.1% |