Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.6 million
Exact amount: $3,576,490.69
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,464,014.50 | 40.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,005,413.14 | 28.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $454,669.59 | 12.7% |
| Medicare tax | $163,522.99 | 4.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $145,792.39 | 4.1% |
| Workers' compensation | $105,654.17 | 3.0% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $101,941.29 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $53,933.10 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $41,587.24 | 1.2% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $39,962.28 | 1.1% |