Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,843,897.49
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,126,165.00 | 39.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $764,228.46 | 26.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $389,053.26 | 13.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $153,456.84 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $130,471.98 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $92,107.25 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $83,812.34 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $53,769.55 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $32,989.95 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,842.86 | 0.6% |