Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.6 million
Exact amount: $1,627,288.35
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $675,699.01 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $404,077.22 | 24.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $206,027.11 | 12.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $76,585.25 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $73,362.25 | 4.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $59,683.29 | 3.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $53,733.60 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $46,956.04 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $18,482.67 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,681.91 | 0.8% |