Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.9 million
Exact amount: $2,901,054.67
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,271,904.00 | 43.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $702,555.82 | 24.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $324,904.22 | 11.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $167,547.15 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $125,721.02 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $118,829.25 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $80,443.12 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $48,252.08 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $31,663.77 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $28,056.24 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $1,178.00 | <0.1% |