Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,596,598.12
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $655,825.50 | 41.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $369,655.07 | 23.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $193,467.19 | 12.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $96,524.80 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $72,469.34 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $64,185.20 | 4.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $53,867.49 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $46,360.55 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $24,334.28 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,248.28 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,660.42 | 0.1% |