Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.3 million
Exact amount: $3,335,407.22
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,444,141.00 | 43.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $721,728.96 | 21.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $369,655.54 | 11.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $277,101.90 | 8.3% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $185,316.16 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $142,595.65 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $90,997.04 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $46,375.33 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $35,818.01 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,313.63 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $1,364.00 | <0.1% |