Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.9 million
Exact amount: $2,862,636.78
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,205,659.00 | 42.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $737,362.91 | 25.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $331,317.59 | 11.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $152,909.18 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $128,698.96 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $109,030.17 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $82,599.20 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $56,099.35 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $32,512.45 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,447.97 | 0.9% |