Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.7 million
Exact amount: $4,743,330.97
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,974,101.00 | 41.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,288,496.03 | 27.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $605,832.73 | 12.8% |
| Medicare tax | $214,528.44 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $205,817.26 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $137,883.16 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $128,768.22 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $76,958.96 | 1.6% |
| Unemployment insurance | $54,273.17 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $52,828.00 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $3,844.00 | <0.1% |