Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.2 million
Exact amount: $3,200,008.16
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,271,904.00 | 39.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $873,876.08 | 27.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $457,098.82 | 14.3% |
| Medicare tax | $146,560.46 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $140,353.05 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $93,078.64 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $89,986.27 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $62,221.42 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $36,637.33 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,712.09 | 0.7% |
| Social Security tax | $5,580.00 | 0.2% |