Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,610,209.12
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $669,074.50 | 41.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $372,173.38 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $195,703.61 | 12.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $102,134.68 | 6.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $72,160.83 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $72,129.05 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,434.27 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $44,192.87 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,883.71 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,842.22 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $2,480.00 | 0.2% |