Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,101,818.11
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $702,197.00 | 33.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $614,300.07 | 29.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $385,850.40 | 18.4% |
| Medicare tax | $101,399.93 | 4.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $78,759.21 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $64,548.77 | 3.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $54,719.77 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $50,757.14 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $25,407.50 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,355.98 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $5,522.34 | 0.3% |