Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,083,241.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $900,932.00 | 43.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $510,207.49 | 24.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $200,986.05 | 9.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $132,974.26 | 6.4% |
| Medicare tax | $95,534.14 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $92,726.84 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $60,370.51 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $42,081.20 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,762.85 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $23,666.19 | 1.1% |