Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.2 million
Exact amount: $3,214,015.99
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,290,452.60 | 40.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $686,353.23 | 21.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $417,142.21 | 13.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $290,859.27 | 9.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $195,089.60 | 6.1% |
| Medicare tax | $142,168.16 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $88,839.97 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $39,497.42 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $34,968.89 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,940.64 | 0.7% |
| Social Security tax | $5,704.00 | 0.2% |