Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.9 million
Exact amount: $4,855,437.99
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,669,374.00 | 34.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,600,639.60 | 33.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $831,432.00 | 17.1% |
| Medicare tax | $343,258.19 | 7.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $274,803.84 | 5.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $67,414.71 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $26,535.58 | 0.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $25,966.43 | 0.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,890.91 | 0.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $5,122.73 | 0.1% |