Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,946,391.51
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $708,821.50 | 36.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $563,527.48 | 29.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $304,972.92 | 15.7% |
| Medicare tax | $92,851.39 | 4.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $79,528.98 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $59,736.13 | 3.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $55,267.99 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $49,802.43 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,513.16 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,695.53 | 0.3% |
| Social Security tax | $1,674.00 | <0.1% |