Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.5 million
Exact amount: $2,477,875.83
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,006,924.00 | 40.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $637,685.49 | 25.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $320,812.86 | 12.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $121,333.02 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $112,933.21 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $79,583.64 | 3.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $77,552.91 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $72,370.75 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $28,486.35 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,801.46 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $4,392.14 | 0.2% |