Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,558,215.21
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,099,667.00 | 43.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $610,618.75 | 23.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $295,788.38 | 11.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $170,984.80 | 6.7% |
| Medicare tax | $112,656.63 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $101,906.90 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $72,185.25 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $46,009.29 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $28,413.31 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $19,984.90 | 0.8% |