Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,301,493.67
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,006,924.00 | 43.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $538,471.86 | 23.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $265,483.79 | 11.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $134,741.54 | 5.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $101,629.52 | 4.4% |
| Medicare tax | $98,360.01 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $63,029.92 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $37,026.64 | 1.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $30,396.74 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,809.65 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $620.00 | <0.1% |