Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$4.1 million
Exact amount: $4,115,727.21
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,623,002.50 | 39.4% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $998,357.00 | 24.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $563,368.13 | 13.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $256,543.50 | 6.2% |
| Medicare tax | $185,038.63 | 4.5% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $182,714.25 | 4.4% |
| Workers' compensation | $118,295.69 | 2.9% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $81,656.05 | 2.0% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $54,608.27 | 1.3% |
| Unemployment insurance | $46,563.19 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $5,580.00 | 0.1% |