Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.1 million
Exact amount: $4,115,089.45
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,462,177.06 | 35.5% |
| Health and dental insurance | $1,404,394.00 | 34.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $890,775.95 | 21.6% |
| Medicare tax | $190,036.35 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $120,338.27 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $47,367.19 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $0.43 | <0.1% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $0.20 | <0.1% |