Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,098,037.34
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $927,430.01 | 44.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $473,217.77 | 22.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $192,006.38 | 9.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $168,457.53 | 8.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $99,837.25 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $93,758.36 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $59,835.35 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $42,817.85 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,552.20 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,662.49 | 0.8% |
| Social Security tax | $462.15 | <0.1% |