Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,255,516.85
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $900,932.00 | 39.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $526,569.62 | 23.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $308,411.36 | 13.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $157,906.50 | 7.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $106,489.80 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $99,606.11 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $63,595.57 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $40,574.70 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $25,032.29 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $24,243.72 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $2,155.18 | <0.1% |