Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.5 million
Exact amount: $4,534,493.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Staff pension (employer share) | $1,816,662.27 | 40.1% |
| Health and dental insurance | $1,775,366.00 | 39.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $469,573.91 | 10.4% |
| Medicare tax | $248,144.95 | 5.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $160,645.57 | 3.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $63,232.83 | 1.4% |
| Social Security tax | $868.00 | <0.1% |