Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,596,420.61
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,079,793.50 | 41.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $608,950.61 | 23.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $317,400.38 | 12.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $179,917.43 | 6.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $115,269.77 | 4.4% |
| Medicare tax | $114,437.43 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $73,758.03 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $49,524.28 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $29,032.42 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,972.76 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $1,364.00 | <0.1% |