Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.5 million
Exact amount: $2,482,155.78
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,020,173.00 | 41.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $614,290.33 | 24.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $327,725.60 | 13.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $139,653.15 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $109,323.90 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $106,828.96 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $69,766.21 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $35,554.77 | 1.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $31,378.68 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $27,461.18 | 1.1% |