Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,594,169.27
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $688,948.00 | 43.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $328,631.78 | 20.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $173,238.75 | 10.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $124,069.76 | 7.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $91,059.88 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $68,471.49 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,470.62 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $41,742.33 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,110.77 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,945.89 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $2,480.00 | 0.2% |