Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,780,168.69
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,112,916.00 | 40.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $703,295.33 | 25.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $386,247.30 | 13.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $164,032.05 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $125,175.08 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $108,923.15 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $79,270.17 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $49,591.99 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $31,202.07 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,515.55 | 0.7% |