Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,958,030.73
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $781,691.00 | 39.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $458,157.76 | 23.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $207,454.51 | 10.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $193,406.25 | 9.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $129,433.36 | 6.6% |
| Medicare tax | $89,302.19 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $56,979.35 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,428.03 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $10,250.92 | 0.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,439.36 | 0.4% |
| Social Security tax | $1,488.00 | <0.1% |