Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,051,390.82
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $788,315.50 | 38.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $576,664.52 | 28.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $313,810.83 | 15.3% |
| Medicare tax | $95,712.54 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $75,947.51 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $60,607.82 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $52,388.47 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $49,157.11 | 2.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,856.27 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,930.25 | 0.7% |