Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,699,118.36
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $675,699.00 | 39.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $391,341.25 | 23.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $200,687.40 | 11.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $112,884.32 | 6.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $81,840.52 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $79,658.19 | 4.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $59,489.25 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $50,304.37 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $27,413.43 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,800.63 | 1.2% |