Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,966,000.77
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $847,936.00 | 43.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $436,664.78 | 22.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $194,744.28 | 9.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $146,051.31 | 7.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $91,386.37 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $88,057.47 | 4.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $56,950.10 | 2.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $56,717.62 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $25,167.83 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,325.01 | 1.1% |