Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,952,683.05
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $781,691.00 | 40.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $457,575.36 | 23.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $288,556.88 | 14.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $110,563.12 | 5.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $89,737.81 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $84,778.44 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $53,747.40 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $33,211.73 | 1.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $31,355.40 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,155.91 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $310.00 | <0.1% |