Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,070,153.91
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $808,188.99 | 39.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $491,642.78 | 23.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $260,918.65 | 12.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $159,341.23 | 7.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $105,816.48 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $95,007.16 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $60,879.83 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $55,041.44 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,963.32 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,354.03 | 0.5% |