Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.8 million
Exact amount: $2,805,823.92
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,152,663.00 | 41.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $787,570.80 | 28.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $340,329.18 | 12.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $159,235.69 | 5.7% |
| Medicare tax | $127,241.17 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $104,316.43 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $82,001.97 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $32,277.35 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,654.62 | 0.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $8,673.71 | 0.3% |
| Social Security tax | $1,860.00 | <0.1% |