Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.9 million
Exact amount: $2,870,422.66
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,192,410.00 | 41.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $721,066.62 | 25.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $359,776.01 | 12.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $155,675.72 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $129,390.41 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $116,038.28 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $81,449.46 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $56,994.87 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $32,059.89 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $25,561.40 | 0.9% |