Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,267,405.60
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $900,932.00 | 39.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $619,907.61 | 27.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $312,113.14 | 13.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $111,241.35 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $103,458.36 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $73,333.47 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $66,612.36 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $33,367.71 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,219.77 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,219.83 | 0.9% |