Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,053,186.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $841,311.50 | 41.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $482,739.06 | 23.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $273,633.75 | 13.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $137,979.44 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $96,646.04 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $89,530.33 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $57,127.26 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,429.13 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $22,486.27 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,063.75 | 0.7% |
| Social Security tax | $1,240.00 | <0.1% |