Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,090,795.48
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $854,560.50 | 40.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $525,874.36 | 25.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $283,094.33 | 13.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $118,078.87 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $92,292.90 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $82,102.93 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $58,889.97 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $27,948.61 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,180.10 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,323.91 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $2,449.00 | 0.1% |