Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.7 million
Exact amount: $1,706,108.69
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $735,319.50 | 43.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $439,541.39 | 25.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $200,157.67 | 11.7% |
| Medicare tax | $76,322.74 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $72,612.66 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $49,828.67 | 2.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $48,959.88 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,031.88 | 2.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $28,062.86 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $19,271.44 | 1.1% |