Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,579,487.59
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,126,165.00 | 43.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $616,804.53 | 23.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $304,553.56 | 11.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $137,105.79 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $111,600.97 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $101,941.10 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $70,881.04 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $50,645.75 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $31,889.85 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $27,900.00 | 1.1% |