Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,797,602.99
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $940,679.00 | 33.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $837,726.76 | 29.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $432,954.11 | 15.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $192,955.29 | 6.9% |
| Medicare tax | $137,575.82 | 4.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $115,402.70 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $89,011.88 | 3.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $35,036.57 | 1.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,932.88 | 0.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $4,327.98 | 0.2% |