Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.1 million
Exact amount: $3,098,754.70
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,324,900.00 | 42.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $719,432.44 | 23.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $363,833.01 | 11.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $215,552.25 | 7.0% |
| Medicare tax | $135,274.64 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $131,170.07 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $86,771.20 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $67,288.35 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $34,154.62 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $16,554.88 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $3,823.24 | 0.1% |