Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$11.0 million
Exact amount: $11,034,351.94
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $4,411,917.00 | 40.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $3,403,994.11 | 30.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $1,510,337.38 | 13.7% |
| Medicare tax | $510,864.39 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $433,587.55 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $330,846.08 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $234,918.07 | 2.1% |
| Unemployment insurance | $130,226.65 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $46,473.02 | 0.4% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $21,187.69 | 0.2% |