Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.4 million
Exact amount: $2,367,102.43
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,079,793.50 | 45.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $479,963.61 | 20.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $226,839.11 | 9.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $215,087.32 | 9.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $147,917.93 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $98,049.31 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $63,166.92 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,863.58 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $21,056.23 | 0.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,364.92 | 0.4% |