Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.9 million
Exact amount: $1,946,843.33
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $768,442.00 | 39.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $529,773.96 | 27.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $270,781.34 | 13.9% |
| Medicare tax | $91,023.82 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $77,062.80 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $57,632.24 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $56,130.70 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $50,329.70 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,685.04 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,496.28 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $5,485.45 | 0.3% |