Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,992,564.74
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $887,683.00 | 44.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $460,948.77 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $222,027.09 | 11.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $116,775.13 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $86,262.61 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $68,531.83 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $55,276.76 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $49,008.04 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,743.65 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,757.86 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,550.00 | <0.1% |