Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.5 million
Exact amount: $2,462,779.67
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,093,042.50 | 44.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $546,927.01 | 22.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $249,443.69 | 10.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $181,754.47 | 7.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $126,429.46 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $105,149.06 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $67,642.60 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $42,937.59 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,625.25 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $21,650.04 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $1,178.00 | <0.1% |