Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,633,100.79
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) | $668,842.97 | 25.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $289,982.53 | 11.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $150,349.75 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $119,793.25 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $108,412.22 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $77,042.05 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $60,867.72 | 2.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $30,325.06 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,888.24 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $930.00 | <0.1% |