Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.7 million
Exact amount: $2,679,802.55
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $834,687.00 | 31.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $568,261.00 | 21.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $301,360.46 | 11.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $262,275.04 | 9.8% |
| Medicare tax | $257,169.34 | 9.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $226,868.61 | 8.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $133,750.00 | 5.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $68,477.28 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,953.82 | 1.0% |