Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.7 million
Exact amount: $3,747,286.28
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,450,765.50 | 38.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,013,073.44 | 27.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $556,954.72 | 14.9% |
| Medicare tax | $171,858.12 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $164,071.06 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $110,729.15 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $109,360.04 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $69,806.89 | 1.9% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $57,082.47 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $43,584.89 | 1.2% |