Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,663,452.46
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $688,948.00 | 41.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $403,159.30 | 24.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $244,207.32 | 14.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $92,574.30 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $72,379.77 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $53,341.55 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,896.18 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $44,880.53 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,065.51 | 1.1% |