Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,759,606.34
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,106,291.50 | 40.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $743,923.92 | 27.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $382,426.28 | 13.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $167,725.53 | 6.1% |
| Medicare tax | $123,157.67 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $103,765.62 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $79,270.19 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $31,202.07 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $12,866.04 | 0.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $8,915.52 | 0.3% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |