Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$51.9 million
Exact amount: $51,921,756.53
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $20,482,954.00 | 39.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $19,823,460.59 | 38.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $6,637,958.64 | 12.8% |
| Medicare tax | $2,592,770.05 | 5.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $1,674,109.27 | 3.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $658,957.91 | 1.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $39,746.77 | <0.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,799.30 | <0.1% |