Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.8 million
Exact amount: $3,760,043.59
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,530,259.50 | 40.7% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $994,302.76 | 26.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $455,198.96 | 12.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $223,644.59 | 5.9% |
| Medicare tax | $172,553.05 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $139,765.47 | 3.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $110,868.98 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $64,315.44 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $43,639.93 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $21,774.91 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $3,720.00 | <0.1% |