Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.2 million
Exact amount: $2,207,722.05
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $854,560.50 | 38.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $612,325.44 | 27.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $339,886.64 | 15.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $110,403.33 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $98,728.87 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $73,794.21 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $63,818.94 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $25,120.23 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $21,804.83 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,279.06 | 0.3% |