Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.7 million
Exact amount: $2,719,474.73
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,225,532.50 | 45.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $672,114.45 | 24.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $244,803.36 | 9.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $144,946.46 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $123,577.84 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $80,859.79 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $79,160.17 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $71,957.93 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $43,627.45 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $31,158.78 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,736.00 | <0.1% |