Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.2 million
Exact amount: $4,165,035.38
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,715,745.50 | 41.2% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,189,800.69 | 28.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $521,420.66 | 12.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $207,234.99 | 5.0% |
| Medicare tax | $188,812.93 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $130,229.79 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $122,114.84 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $48,066.48 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $21,419.07 | 0.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,004.43 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $186.00 | <0.1% |