Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.1 million
Exact amount: $4,130,725.69
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,675,998.50 | 40.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,099,972.52 | 26.6% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $577,415.10 | 14.0% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $203,080.27 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $184,653.96 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $128,143.42 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $118,680.82 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $55,822.60 | 1.4% |
| Unemployment insurance | $46,714.76 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $40,243.74 | 1.0% |