Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.7 million
Exact amount: $3,676,648.82
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,503,761.50 | 40.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $993,667.96 | 27.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $472,926.36 | 12.9% |
| Medicare tax | $166,713.69 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $163,953.90 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $118,766.63 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $107,200.95 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $84,557.42 | 2.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $42,196.10 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $22,904.31 | 0.6% |