Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,593,385.58
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,192,410.00 | 46.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $424,539.95 | 16.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $310,061.13 | 12.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $225,744.32 | 8.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $194,654.17 | 7.5% |
| Medicare tax | $105,459.71 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $67,113.60 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $43,061.21 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,417.04 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $3,924.45 | 0.2% |