Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,322,128.57
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $967,177.00 | 41.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $597,954.88 | 25.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $309,719.80 | 13.3% |
| Medicare tax | $102,338.96 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $93,602.37 | 4.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $78,398.91 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $65,407.26 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $41,381.26 | 1.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $38,542.68 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $25,745.45 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,860.00 | <0.1% |