Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.5 million
Exact amount: $2,501,124.11
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,126,165.00 | 45.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $555,260.64 | 22.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $279,568.44 | 11.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $167,280.16 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $116,673.96 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $103,747.44 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $66,672.85 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,058.49 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,243.58 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $23,453.55 | 0.9% |