Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,329,803.78
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,053,295.50 | 45.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $562,325.83 | 24.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $240,316.00 | 10.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $126,778.00 | 5.4% |
| Medicare tax | $100,413.45 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $83,225.14 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $64,817.30 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $48,810.28 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $25,513.18 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $24,309.10 | 1.0% |