Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,994,365.84
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $914,181.00 | 45.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $310,221.56 | 15.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $241,005.25 | 12.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $163,421.23 | 8.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $154,629.76 | 7.8% |
| Medicare tax | $81,274.62 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $52,269.80 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $42,039.20 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,574.27 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,662.97 | 0.7% |
| Social Security tax | $86.18 | <0.1% |