Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.0 million
Exact amount: $1,968,979.66
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $808,189.01 | 41.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $488,386.31 | 24.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $276,840.55 | 14.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $88,696.97 | 4.5% |
| Medicare tax | $85,931.98 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $70,981.68 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $55,208.11 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $43,180.30 | 2.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $29,833.91 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $21,730.84 | 1.1% |