Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,314,745.52
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $967,177.00 | 41.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $609,468.04 | 26.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $295,654.38 | 12.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $111,871.96 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $104,949.62 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $66,922.50 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $60,181.22 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $46,720.36 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,341.84 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $21,810.02 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $3,648.58 | 0.2% |