Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,250,652.86
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $914,181.00 | 40.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $531,012.90 | 23.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $313,658.74 | 13.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $117,866.40 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $98,168.79 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $94,630.42 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $63,068.52 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $56,455.22 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $36,786.04 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,824.83 | 1.1% |