Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.3 million
Exact amount: $3,337,523.97
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,430,892.00 | 42.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $748,504.82 | 22.4% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $369,344.12 | 11.1% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $281,529.17 | 8.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $182,025.59 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $142,972.80 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $92,501.20 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $36,410.05 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $36,178.76 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $17,103.46 | 0.5% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |