Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,050,714.72
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $881,058.50 | 43.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $402,703.74 | 19.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $266,104.70 | 13.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $139,301.07 | 6.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $112,843.20 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $83,940.37 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $53,818.31 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $49,172.72 | 2.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $40,588.31 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,183.80 | 1.0% |