Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,085,714.69
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) | $569,404.78 | 27.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $246,270.14 | 11.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $107,195.57 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $92,090.61 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $63,776.17 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $59,420.39 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,388.85 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,530.14 | 0.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $9,644.04 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |