Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.9 million
Exact amount: $2,898,722.69
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,305,026.50 | 45.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $606,842.47 | 20.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $290,873.53 | 10.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $230,241.86 | 7.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $151,253.61 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $123,559.17 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $78,396.41 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $57,934.81 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $30,858.16 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $23,736.17 | 0.8% |