Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.2 million
Exact amount: $2,196,542.22
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $953,928.00 | 43.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $453,721.22 | 20.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $251,562.33 | 11.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $137,049.89 | 6.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $106,273.63 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $95,274.62 | 4.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $63,127.24 | 2.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $59,846.28 | 2.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $48,482.52 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,556.49 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $3,720.00 | 0.2% |