Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$5.3 million
Exact amount: $5,332,375.22
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $2,245,705.50 | 42.1% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $1,070,035.13 | 20.1% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $664,799.26 | 12.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $451,964.26 | 8.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $297,351.77 | 5.6% |
| Medicare tax | $224,439.04 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $144,858.20 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $144,568.19 | 2.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $57,018.65 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $29,777.08 | 0.6% |
| Social Security tax | $1,858.14 | <0.1% |