Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,647,068.90
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $715,446.00 | 43.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $337,772.51 | 20.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $177,179.15 | 10.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $131,086.84 | 8.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $97,900.90 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $70,799.72 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $44,392.48 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $33,089.02 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $21,928.68 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,473.60 | 1.1% |