Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$2.3 million
Exact amount: $2,271,733.50
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,053,295.50 | 46.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $497,329.47 | 21.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $200,654.26 | 8.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $153,241.08 | 6.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $98,952.13 | 4.4% |
| Medicare tax | $97,363.59 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $62,270.74 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $47,700.01 | 2.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $34,460.02 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $24,510.78 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,955.92 | <0.1% |