Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.8 million
Exact amount: $3,833,332.96
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,642,876.00 | 42.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $993,791.20 | 25.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $488,284.79 | 12.7% |
| Medicare tax | $168,285.35 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $159,233.53 | 4.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $117,157.20 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $106,844.07 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $59,751.23 | 1.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $47,737.93 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $42,055.66 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $7,316.00 | 0.2% |