Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.4 million
Exact amount: $4,393,647.60
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,881,358.00 | 42.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,142,221.64 | 26.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $458,448.81 | 10.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $253,114.84 | 5.8% |
| Medicare tax | $200,172.04 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $154,721.77 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $129,155.32 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $76,282.38 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $50,837.71 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $47,335.09 | 1.1% |