Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.0 million
Exact amount: $2,980,810.28
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,298,402.00 | 43.6% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $437,533.31 | 14.7% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $408,889.41 | 13.7% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $276,632.92 | 9.3% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $245,189.60 | 8.2% |
| Medicare tax | $124,156.69 | 4.2% |
| Workers' compensation | $79,677.12 | 2.7% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $64,214.46 | 2.2% |
| Unemployment insurance | $31,362.27 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $14,752.50 | 0.5% |