Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,329,543.23
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $980,426.00 | 42.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $565,819.40 | 24.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $286,603.90 | 12.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $125,919.89 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $104,580.75 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $78,759.90 | 3.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $70,294.45 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $66,334.17 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,110.26 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $24,694.51 | 1.1% |