Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,551,182.15
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $662,450.00 | 42.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $369,387.40 | 23.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $159,334.61 | 10.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $103,639.03 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $71,790.30 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $70,211.48 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $44,683.17 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $31,259.05 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,839.04 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,588.07 | 1.1% |