Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,624,208.04
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $741,944.00 | 45.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $335,433.72 | 20.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $148,066.15 | 9.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $124,720.72 | 7.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $91,208.11 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $68,223.96 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $43,860.06 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,220.06 | 2.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,267.25 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $17,264.01 | 1.1% |