Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$11.1 million
Exact amount: $11,117,599.38
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $4,425,166.00 | 39.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $3,330,763.42 | 30.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $1,518,237.27 | 13.7% |
| Medicare tax | $513,887.85 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $453,389.32 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $331,598.16 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $282,675.48 | 2.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $130,522.66 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $81,309.00 | 0.7% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $49,120.22 | 0.4% |
| Social Security tax | $930.00 | <0.1% |