Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.7 million
Exact amount: $2,659,435.52
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,059,920.00 | 39.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $662,447.63 | 24.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $430,842.36 | 16.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $121,122.05 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $115,011.78 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $86,145.49 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $73,094.43 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $51,606.60 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $28,771.22 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $25,823.96 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $4,650.00 | 0.2% |