Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$5.2 million
Exact amount: $5,245,146.93
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $2,099,966.50 | 40.0% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,510,260.49 | 28.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $643,529.25 | 12.3% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $259,126.60 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $250,097.40 | 4.8% |
| Workers' compensation | $158,375.52 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $151,617.25 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $62,339.29 | 1.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $55,178.51 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $41,301.32 | 0.8% |
| Social Security tax | $13,354.80 | 0.3% |