Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,557,143.54
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $993,675.00 | 38.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $687,366.40 | 26.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $352,565.31 | 13.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $126,454.83 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $119,396.43 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $92,325.71 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $75,826.01 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $48,907.87 | 1.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $30,779.57 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $29,846.41 | 1.2% |