Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.1 million
Exact amount: $2,122,141.97
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $887,683.00 | 41.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $571,959.39 | 27.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $235,089.50 | 11.1% |
| Medicare tax | $100,032.85 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $92,045.86 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $66,885.54 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $63,197.90 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $42,305.43 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $38,066.75 | 1.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,875.75 | 1.2% |