Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.7 million
Exact amount: $3,741,971.63
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,589,880.00 | 42.5% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $936,853.60 | 25.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $432,162.51 | 11.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $226,115.99 | 6.0% |
| Medicare tax | $166,683.67 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $148,938.82 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $106,786.71 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $55,845.98 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $42,033.11 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $36,671.24 | 1.0% |