Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,803,096.73
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,046,671.00 | 37.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $797,967.86 | 28.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $461,975.63 | 16.5% |
| Medicare tax | $127,973.24 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $99,306.73 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $82,183.86 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $78,763.61 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $42,119.76 | 1.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $32,732.07 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $32,348.97 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $1,054.00 | <0.1% |