Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$5.0 million
Exact amount: $5,047,874.24
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $2,053,595.00 | 40.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,408,529.97 | 27.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $702,365.34 | 13.9% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $239,069.65 | 4.7% |
| Medicare tax | $222,916.99 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $167,409.59 | 3.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $144,336.52 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $56,813.32 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $27,667.27 | 0.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $25,170.59 | 0.5% |