Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.0 million
Exact amount: $3,012,880.98
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,245,406.00 | 41.3% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $781,228.08 | 25.9% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $372,526.63 | 12.4% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $203,504.80 | 6.8% |
| Medicare tax | $133,668.72 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $125,250.07 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $86,413.19 | 2.9% |
| Unemployment insurance | $34,013.70 | 1.1% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $23,764.05 | 0.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $7,043.74 | 0.2% |
| Social Security tax | $62.00 | <0.1% |