Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,123,395.48
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $987,050.50 | 46.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $490,168.33 | 23.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $145,343.59 | 6.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $132,473.39 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $97,941.85 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $96,643.53 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $61,621.43 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $55,729.98 | 2.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $32,167.64 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,255.24 | 1.1% |