Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.7 million
Exact amount: $2,697,162.58
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,172,536.50 | 43.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $665,345.97 | 24.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $314,345.42 | 11.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $161,113.15 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $117,659.76 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $95,323.12 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $75,759.42 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $44,864.52 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $29,820.21 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,394.51 | 0.8% |