Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,088,126.46
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $881,058.50 | 42.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $573,361.85 | 27.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $277,562.37 | 13.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $102,656.00 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $91,187.00 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,216.16 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $58,553.70 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,047.77 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,483.11 | 0.7% |