Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$5.8 million
Exact amount: $5,757,964.65
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $2,331,824.00 | 40.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,694,403.97 | 29.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $771,010.86 | 13.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $264,645.43 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $262,901.47 | 4.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $170,163.45 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $148,710.50 | 2.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $66,979.25 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $31,675.62 | 0.6% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $15,650.10 | 0.3% |