Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,969,274.68
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $907,556.50 | 46.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $372,056.68 | 18.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $196,183.77 | 10.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $165,751.53 | 8.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $120,549.55 | 6.1% |
| Medicare tax | $82,505.67 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $52,996.32 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $43,715.24 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $20,860.26 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,099.16 | 0.4% |