Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$6.2 million
Exact amount: $6,217,427.55
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $2,484,187.50 | 40.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,722,731.53 | 27.7% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $860,197.18 | 13.8% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $363,643.95 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $279,056.95 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $225,547.66 | 3.6% |
| Workers' compensation | $179,950.00 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $70,831.40 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $20,664.93 | 0.3% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $10,616.45 | 0.2% |