Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.0 million
Exact amount: $2,971,585.83
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,212,283.50 | 40.8% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $778,549.83 | 26.2% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $397,167.42 | 13.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $146,265.89 | 4.9% |
| Medicare tax | $133,935.79 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $104,173.04 | 3.5% |
| Workers' compensation | $85,121.68 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $55,510.98 | 1.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $33,505.37 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $25,072.33 | 0.8% |