Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,550,640.68
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $649,201.00 | 41.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $366,222.46 | 23.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $175,118.44 | 11.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $106,709.48 | 6.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $75,670.45 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $69,399.02 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $44,242.94 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $37,340.62 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,414.83 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,321.44 | 0.6% |