Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,122,813.91
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $854,560.50 | 40.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $533,835.45 | 25.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $296,515.62 | 14.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $117,275.00 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $95,024.23 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $74,969.81 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $60,608.93 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $54,488.38 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,856.67 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $8,269.32 | 0.4% |
| Social Security tax | $3,410.00 | 0.2% |