Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,952,642.87
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $788,315.50 | 40.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $483,305.52 | 24.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $256,972.15 | 13.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $106,222.32 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $89,314.35 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $69,028.81 | 3.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $58,273.78 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $56,517.23 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,246.14 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,107.07 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $4,340.00 | 0.2% |