Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,802,428.25
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,212,283.50 | 43.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $677,216.30 | 24.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $307,364.88 | 11.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $189,394.08 | 6.8% |
| Medicare tax | $123,877.35 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $119,083.73 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $79,153.88 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $35,854.40 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $31,156.31 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $27,043.82 | 1.0% |