Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,972,109.97
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $821,438.00 | 41.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $346,407.45 | 17.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $243,330.69 | 12.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $196,177.10 | 9.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $159,793.62 | 8.1% |
| Medicare tax | $84,434.23 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $54,462.78 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $40,354.22 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,437.46 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $4,274.42 | 0.2% |