Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,605,313.98
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,059,920.00 | 40.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $602,911.02 | 23.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $330,216.09 | 12.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $186,311.05 | 7.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $132,514.08 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $116,323.54 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $73,457.94 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $41,646.07 | 1.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $33,099.92 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $28,914.27 | 1.1% |