Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.6 million
Exact amount: $2,631,497.99
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,046,671.00 | 39.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $676,612.69 | 25.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $409,545.09 | 15.6% |
| Medicare tax | $116,425.24 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $109,681.31 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $74,463.88 | 2.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $74,313.45 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $60,506.83 | 2.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $29,251.03 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $29,005.47 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $5,022.00 | 0.2% |