Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,097,761.94
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $808,189.00 | 38.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $511,880.05 | 24.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $266,605.89 | 12.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $186,000.68 | 8.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $101,292.04 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $97,842.74 | 4.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $62,801.73 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $25,734.99 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,719.84 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $12,694.98 | 0.6% |