Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,117,702.88
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $821,438.00 | 38.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $556,958.55 | 26.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $291,985.15 | 13.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $143,848.53 | 6.8% |
| Medicare tax | $97,320.50 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $92,969.33 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $61,881.31 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,357.55 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $20,709.20 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $6,234.76 | 0.3% |