Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,950,064.56
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $861,185.00 | 44.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $525,913.23 | 27.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $142,686.77 | 7.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $100,017.32 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $93,239.09 | 4.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $73,654.90 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $58,897.03 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $35,390.27 | 1.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $32,178.06 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,182.89 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $3,720.00 | 0.2% |