Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.5 million
Exact amount: $3,488,360.97
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,636,251.50 | 46.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $508,028.13 | 14.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $413,475.78 | 11.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $332,342.56 | 9.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $252,897.71 | 7.2% |
| Medicare tax | $135,354.65 | 3.9% |
| Workers' compensation | $87,153.46 | 2.5% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $77,750.25 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $34,305.06 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $10,181.87 | 0.3% |
| Social Security tax | $620.00 | <0.1% |