Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.9 million
Exact amount: $2,913,211.29
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,172,536.50 | 40.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $707,409.92 | 24.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $382,817.72 | 13.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $224,523.33 | 7.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $145,945.45 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $128,577.89 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $82,548.95 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $32,492.65 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $25,083.60 | 0.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,275.28 | 0.4% |