Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.2 million
Exact amount: $3,234,340.35
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,371,271.50 | 42.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $781,906.16 | 24.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $329,666.75 | 10.2% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $229,270.06 | 7.1% |
| Medicare tax | $148,469.12 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $145,038.76 | 4.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $94,058.04 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $65,248.04 | 2.0% |
| Unemployment insurance | $37,022.83 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $30,653.09 | 0.9% |
| Social Security tax | $1,736.00 | <0.1% |