Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,633,569.24
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $722,070.50 | 44.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $382,482.24 | 23.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $176,866.50 | 10.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $81,516.94 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $72,413.95 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $58,421.76 | 3.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $48,831.67 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $45,914.08 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,979.05 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,072.55 | 1.1% |