Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,697,094.52
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $695,572.50 | 41.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $383,711.65 | 22.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $236,438.72 | 13.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $95,927.56 | 5.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $75,493.59 | 4.4% |
| Medicare tax | $73,872.42 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $46,921.59 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $39,302.63 | 2.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $31,384.75 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,469.11 | 1.1% |