Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.2 million
Exact amount: $2,180,987.30
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $907,556.50 | 41.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $545,244.93 | 25.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $266,774.99 | 12.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $154,186.40 | 7.1% |
| Medicare tax | $96,772.12 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $95,858.69 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $61,784.33 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,319.33 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,291.57 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,198.44 | 0.2% |