Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,107,069.49
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $914,181.00 | 43.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $544,024.63 | 25.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $211,720.78 | 10.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $114,748.10 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $96,217.04 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $84,698.18 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $60,753.97 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $39,193.82 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,913.79 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,618.18 | 0.8% |