Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.2 million
Exact amount: $2,197,460.25
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $967,177.00 | 44.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $497,319.09 | 22.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $226,594.16 | 10.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $156,957.85 | 7.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $107,533.59 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $96,128.89 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $60,969.74 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $34,621.14 | 1.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $26,160.09 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,998.70 | 1.1% |