Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,826,631.00
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,139,414.01 | 40.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $725,178.86 | 25.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $362,589.70 | 12.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $173,500.64 | 6.1% |
| Medicare tax | $128,921.09 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $104,229.50 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $82,874.81 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $55,057.33 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $32,620.93 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,508.13 | 0.7% |
| Social Security tax | $1,736.00 | <0.1% |