Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.3 million
Exact amount: $3,309,611.62
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,358,022.50 | 41.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $869,768.50 | 26.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $497,415.68 | 15.0% |
| Medicare tax | $143,227.02 | 4.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $133,600.51 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $92,336.98 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $92,123.12 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $49,223.55 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $36,345.45 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $36,308.31 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,240.00 | <0.1% |