Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.5 million
Exact amount: $3,514,618.06
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,603,129.00 | 45.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $536,362.15 | 15.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $452,573.15 | 12.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $279,444.23 | 8.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $264,592.84 | 7.5% |
| Medicare tax | $146,349.88 | 4.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $96,512.06 | 2.7% |
| Workers' compensation | $93,600.08 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $36,842.58 | 1.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $5,212.09 | 0.1% |