Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,611,870.55
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $688,948.00 | 42.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $379,505.37 | 23.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $170,486.60 | 10.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $108,383.43 | 6.7% |
| Medicare tax | $72,442.92 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $69,044.91 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $46,579.10 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $31,382.79 | 1.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $26,763.07 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,334.36 | 1.1% |