Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.4 million
Exact amount: $2,385,877.02
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $960,552.50 | 40.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $504,234.04 | 21.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $328,670.88 | 13.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $206,637.99 | 8.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $136,767.19 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $101,915.36 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $65,259.58 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $48,778.82 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $25,687.26 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,195.40 | 0.3% |
| Social Security tax | $1,178.00 | <0.1% |