Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,075,431.31
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $900,932.00 | 43.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $436,261.38 | 21.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $242,553.79 | 11.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $141,848.00 | 6.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $104,874.43 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $87,752.73 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $56,358.35 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $46,265.56 | 2.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $36,401.47 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,183.60 | 1.1% |