Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.4 million
Exact amount: $2,371,811.87
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $841,311.50 | 35.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $590,405.59 | 24.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $361,186.50 | 15.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $181,257.47 | 7.6% |
| Medicare tax | $113,765.90 | 4.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $104,003.73 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $72,218.17 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $62,996.10 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $28,426.28 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,240.63 | 0.7% |