Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.4 million
Exact amount: $4,433,769.66
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,801,864.00 | 40.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,208,474.67 | 27.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $588,174.19 | 13.3% |
| Medicare tax | $209,655.02 | 4.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $169,854.68 | 3.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $130,089.65 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $115,522.84 | 2.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $103,039.00 | 2.3% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $53,100.10 | 1.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $51,205.51 | 1.2% |
| Social Security tax | $2,790.00 | <0.1% |