Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.8 million
Exact amount: $3,804,064.81
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,629,627.00 | 42.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $947,040.57 | 24.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $439,193.76 | 11.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $225,089.51 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $170,864.51 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $123,181.53 | 3.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $109,520.51 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $72,062.28 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $43,109.09 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $42,826.05 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,550.00 | <0.1% |