Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.2 million
Exact amount: $2,186,921.65
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $894,307.50 | 40.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $597,059.30 | 27.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $302,735.98 | 13.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $111,922.78 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $95,898.60 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $78,449.35 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $61,927.74 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,375.83 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,667.63 | 0.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $9,576.94 | 0.4% |