Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.7 million
Exact amount: $2,730,421.33
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,212,283.50 | 44.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $601,553.65 | 22.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $299,453.05 | 11.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $193,109.41 | 7.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $129,475.33 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $116,157.33 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $74,022.25 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $41,042.14 | 1.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $34,126.24 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $29,136.43 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |