Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.2 million
Exact amount: $2,160,645.00
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $967,177.00 | 44.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $479,680.40 | 22.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $266,731.07 | 12.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $145,028.12 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $91,119.48 | 4.2% |
| Medicare tax | $88,598.95 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $56,927.66 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,913.61 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,407.66 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,061.05 | 0.9% |