Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.7 million
Exact amount: $2,690,871.39
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,172,536.50 | 43.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $598,201.18 | 22.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $265,675.89 | 9.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $213,991.97 | 8.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $153,889.37 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $116,933.43 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $74,572.40 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $41,754.40 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $29,352.96 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,491.29 | 0.8% |
| Social Security tax | $3,472.00 | 0.1% |