Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.8 million
Exact amount: $4,807,977.43
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,927,729.50 | 40.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,271,311.61 | 26.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $671,821.38 | 14.0% |
| Medicare tax | $216,731.29 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $213,165.06 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $151,170.93 | 3.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $139,637.46 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $118,219.33 | 2.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $54,963.69 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $42,917.18 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $310.00 | <0.1% |