Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,628,666.49
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,099,667.00 | 41.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $708,821.89 | 27.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $318,318.65 | 12.1% |
| Medicare tax | $119,961.10 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $112,384.50 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $83,772.24 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $75,746.10 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $40,847.45 | 1.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $31,719.00 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $29,814.96 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $7,613.60 | 0.3% |