Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.4 million
Exact amount: $4,364,216.64
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,735,619.00 | 39.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,278,901.86 | 29.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $628,125.23 | 14.4% |
| Medicare tax | $198,867.49 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $146,345.20 | 3.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $128,251.36 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $108,356.61 | 2.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $65,867.62 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $50,481.92 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $23,400.35 | 0.5% |