Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.1 million
Exact amount: $4,097,590.25
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,881,358.00 | 45.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $1,336,220.04 | 32.6% |
| Medicare tax | $283,821.46 | 6.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $232,664.46 | 5.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $129,193.67 | 3.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $106,108.79 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $50,852.82 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $44,283.50 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $22,379.33 | 0.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $10,596.58 | 0.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $111.60 | <0.1% |