Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.4 million
Exact amount: $2,417,714.42
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $894,307.50 | 37.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $655,415.71 | 27.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $376,788.11 | 15.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $139,536.35 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $112,537.17 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $93,430.08 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $71,238.32 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $28,040.60 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,245.78 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,694.80 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $2,480.00 | 0.1% |