Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.3 million
Exact amount: $4,265,427.83
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,762,117.00 | 41.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,175,934.24 | 27.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $506,519.60 | 11.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $206,394.20 | 4.8% |
| Medicare tax | $200,438.61 | 4.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $129,660.92 | 3.0% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $123,519.95 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $87,564.63 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $51,036.73 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,241.95 | 0.5% |