Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,631,598.87
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $688,948.00 | 42.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $402,472.75 | 24.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $200,707.51 | 12.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $85,193.01 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $73,923.70 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $59,753.02 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $46,177.95 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $40,087.40 | 2.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,176.43 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,159.10 | 1.0% |