Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,997,438.65
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $781,691.00 | 39.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $516,253.38 | 25.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $287,783.57 | 14.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $100,892.97 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $90,908.59 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $74,616.40 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $57,542.55 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $40,905.96 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,649.72 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,234.51 | 1.0% |
| Social Security tax | $4,960.00 | 0.2% |