Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,098,144.73
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $914,181.00 | 43.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $543,519.53 | 25.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $197,947.92 | 9.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $104,996.50 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $96,991.19 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $71,469.63 | 3.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $64,289.52 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $62,091.15 | 3.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,440.12 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $18,218.17 | 0.9% |