Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.1 million
Exact amount: $3,099,110.73
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,417,643.01 | 45.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $483,454.88 | 15.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $426,023.54 | 13.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $274,554.50 | 8.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $203,182.90 | 6.6% |
| Medicare tax | $129,158.68 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $82,313.72 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $39,034.66 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $32,400.09 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $9,484.75 | 0.3% |
| Social Security tax | $1,860.00 | <0.1% |