Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.5 million
Exact amount: $2,510,694.93
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $993,675.00 | 39.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $652,049.71 | 26.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $397,587.90 | 15.8% |
| Medicare tax | $111,132.67 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $82,016.98 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $71,022.07 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $68,329.14 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $64,326.54 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $39,313.42 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $27,955.50 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $3,286.00 | 0.1% |