Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,094,478.88
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $867,809.50 | 41.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $462,174.33 | 22.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $250,221.41 | 11.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $163,218.99 | 7.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $110,734.56 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $91,761.64 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $59,003.09 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $46,723.64 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,224.60 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,607.12 | 0.9% |