Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,630,052.88
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $669,074.50 | 41.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $441,734.47 | 27.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $214,002.43 | 13.1% |
| Medicare tax | $74,793.07 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $68,449.24 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $50,820.36 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $47,061.13 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $32,526.00 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,524.06 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,067.62 | 0.8% |