Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.4 million
Exact amount: $3,449,622.45
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,550,133.00 | 44.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $785,774.53 | 22.8% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $329,407.49 | 9.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $212,470.99 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $150,735.88 | 4.4% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $139,461.58 | 4.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $97,449.21 | 2.8% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $87,067.05 | 2.5% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $58,145.05 | 1.7% |
| Unemployment insurance | $38,357.67 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $620.00 | <0.1% |