Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,968,046.65
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $940,679.00 | 47.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $426,035.95 | 21.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $153,864.37 | 7.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $135,459.47 | 6.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $102,358.15 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $84,191.12 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $53,555.03 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $35,698.70 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,080.18 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,124.68 | 0.8% |