Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,305,825.39
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $980,426.00 | 42.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $614,426.17 | 26.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $306,578.14 | 13.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $120,134.45 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $100,164.69 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $73,600.25 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $64,176.34 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $25,260.84 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,780.69 | 0.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $10,277.82 | 0.4% |