Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,105,235.70
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $821,438.00 | 39.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $567,066.45 | 26.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $297,484.01 | 14.1% |
| Medicare tax | $98,875.52 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $81,221.53 | 3.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $64,403.19 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $62,019.88 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $58,612.30 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $28,524.73 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,412.09 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $1,178.00 | <0.1% |