Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,637,717.50
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $741,944.00 | 45.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $331,562.15 | 20.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $161,789.64 | 9.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $128,441.63 | 7.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $94,943.64 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $67,945.16 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,632.29 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,579.60 | 1.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,704.96 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,174.43 | 1.0% |