Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.6 million
Exact amount: $3,607,580.81
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,517,010.49 | 42.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $927,850.61 | 25.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $465,934.02 | 12.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $187,162.78 | 5.2% |
| Medicare tax | $158,489.00 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $124,865.87 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $101,431.15 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $56,567.83 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $39,925.02 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,789.53 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $5,554.51 | 0.2% |