Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.4 million
Exact amount: $2,442,692.82
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,086,418.00 | 44.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $627,556.39 | 25.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $249,167.11 | 10.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $137,676.54 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $108,129.19 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $84,507.64 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $69,522.82 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $33,263.35 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $27,365.34 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,086.44 | 0.8% |