Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.4 million
Exact amount: $2,376,931.97
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,033,422.00 | 43.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $583,137.98 | 24.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $266,627.90 | 11.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $129,019.54 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $105,143.63 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $83,595.93 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $67,369.26 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $61,720.32 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,517.71 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,858.70 | 0.8% |
| Social Security tax | $1,519.00 | <0.1% |