Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,577,857.57
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,086,418.00 | 42.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $632,531.94 | 24.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $317,715.28 | 12.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $131,469.03 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $114,200.59 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $94,467.22 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $73,274.31 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $57,756.73 | 2.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $41,182.42 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $28,842.05 | 1.1% |