Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,129,590.92
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $900,932.00 | 42.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $553,423.11 | 26.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $294,193.32 | 13.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $108,691.43 | 5.1% |
| Medicare tax | $91,751.72 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,782.68 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $58,943.33 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $23,201.09 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $18,552.52 | 0.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,057.72 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |