Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.3 million
Exact amount: $3,292,095.75
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,232,157.00 | 37.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $904,832.08 | 27.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $595,415.47 | 18.1% |
| Medicare tax | $146,500.01 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $97,688.83 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $94,407.11 | 2.9% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $70,833.79 | 2.2% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $70,088.30 | 2.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $41,772.92 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $37,160.24 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,240.00 | <0.1% |