Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,107,816.35
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $953,928.00 | 45.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $451,722.12 | 21.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $175,822.45 | 8.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $169,307.30 | 8.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $109,352.56 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $92,240.71 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $59,203.93 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $56,547.01 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,303.65 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,388.62 | 0.8% |