Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.4 million
Exact amount: $2,368,609.23
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,020,173.00 | 43.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $584,663.09 | 24.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $272,804.34 | 11.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $152,260.08 | 6.4% |
| Medicare tax | $102,878.38 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $99,733.58 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $66,399.08 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $26,282.13 | 1.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,135.81 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,969.74 | 0.7% |
| Social Security tax | $310.00 | <0.1% |