Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.7 million
Exact amount: $2,711,528.61
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,073,169.00 | 39.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $729,570.84 | 26.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $373,810.84 | 13.8% |
| Medicare tax | $124,951.57 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $114,702.03 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $96,174.84 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $79,223.80 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $46,278.47 | 1.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $42,463.39 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $31,183.83 | 1.2% |