Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,591,372.47
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,106,291.50 | 42.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $661,979.15 | 25.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $273,603.47 | 10.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $167,395.66 | 6.5% |
| Medicare tax | $118,047.91 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $97,227.56 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $75,710.97 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $51,671.26 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $29,801.10 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,023.89 | 0.3% |
| Social Security tax | $620.00 | <0.1% |