Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.9 million
Exact amount: $2,851,623.33
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,106,291.50 | 38.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $764,790.47 | 26.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $418,648.77 | 14.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $133,201.62 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $129,661.22 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $100,819.23 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $82,850.43 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $41,355.64 | 1.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $37,363.09 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $32,611.36 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $4,030.00 | 0.1% |