Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.6 million
Exact amount: $3,610,183.10
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,530,259.50 | 42.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,012,069.12 | 28.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $406,992.93 | 11.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $190,389.04 | 5.3% |
| Medicare tax | $163,738.42 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $119,907.17 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $105,333.92 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $41,461.22 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,592.10 | 0.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $18,664.68 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $775.00 | <0.1% |