Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,784,660.43
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,179,161.00 | 42.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $636,499.44 | 22.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $323,064.61 | 11.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $183,614.67 | 6.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $124,721.76 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $124,075.13 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $78,285.72 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $77,902.81 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $30,814.61 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,520.68 | 1.0% |