Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.2 million
Exact amount: $4,173,364.05
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,702,496.50 | 40.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,183,530.90 | 28.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $497,205.58 | 11.9% |
| Medicare tax | $195,953.23 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $181,514.81 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $126,499.36 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $109,198.17 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $97,752.20 | 2.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $49,792.28 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $29,421.02 | 0.7% |