Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,584,682.24
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $722,070.50 | 45.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $312,833.19 | 19.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $135,815.84 | 8.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $128,796.64 | 8.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $94,715.23 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $67,374.57 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,060.27 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $31,807.13 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $31,259.63 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,949.24 | 1.1% |