Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,814,934.72
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,112,916.00 | 39.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $726,913.63 | 25.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $414,110.95 | 14.7% |
| Medicare tax | $127,116.80 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $117,927.73 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $89,200.11 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $80,665.29 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $61,622.11 | 2.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $47,440.89 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $31,751.21 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $5,270.00 | 0.2% |