Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.5 million
Exact amount: $2,539,559.57
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,059,920.00 | 41.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $625,047.81 | 24.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $282,974.79 | 11.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $162,172.92 | 6.4% |
| Medicare tax | $116,579.25 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $109,269.03 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $73,776.96 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $59,782.60 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $29,039.86 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,252.35 | 0.8% |
| Social Security tax | $744.00 | <0.1% |