Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.7 million
Exact amount: $2,654,179.10
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,179,161.00 | 44.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $585,457.64 | 22.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $288,572.21 | 10.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $160,150.26 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $114,425.89 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $106,908.65 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $73,406.55 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $72,770.48 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $43,000.50 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $28,894.09 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,431.83 | <0.1% |