Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.4 million
Exact amount: $2,426,265.42
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,073,169.00 | 44.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $570,766.95 | 23.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $315,713.25 | 13.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $114,194.16 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $103,051.10 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $71,546.55 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $69,539.57 | 2.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $65,501.20 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $25,782.37 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,001.27 | 0.7% |