Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,554,566.26
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,112,916.00 | 43.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $722,136.30 | 28.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $302,329.54 | 11.8% |
| Medicare tax | $113,682.80 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $105,810.53 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $72,324.10 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $71,265.63 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $28,467.99 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $13,905.95 | 0.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $11,727.42 | 0.5% |