Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.9 million
Exact amount: $4,930,459.35
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,907,856.00 | 38.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,432,116.57 | 29.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $687,968.19 | 14.0% |
| Medicare tax | $232,774.27 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $191,953.65 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $149,481.24 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $129,895.75 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $74,532.05 | 1.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $64,423.24 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $58,838.39 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $620.00 | <0.1% |