Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,628,623.51
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $722,070.50 | 44.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $310,797.59 | 19.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $199,390.78 | 12.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $109,457.04 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $76,994.96 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $67,460.74 | 4.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $60,065.07 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $42,871.75 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,640.05 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $16,875.03 | 1.0% |