Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.3 million
Exact amount: $3,286,689.54
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,444,141.00 | 43.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $859,606.97 | 26.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $335,397.49 | 10.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $199,534.54 | 6.1% |
| Medicare tax | $147,255.29 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $115,640.61 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $93,921.37 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $36,969.03 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $29,992.47 | 0.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,224.40 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $9,006.37 | 0.3% |