Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$3.8 million
Exact amount: $3,842,009.72
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $1,609,753.50 | 41.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $863,902.15 | 22.5% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $445,150.67 | 11.6% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $278,228.60 | 7.2% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $210,091.67 | 5.5% |
| Medicare tax | $166,835.65 | 4.3% |
| Workers' compensation | $107,491.49 | 2.8% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $61,038.60 | 1.6% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $56,090.91 | 1.5% |
| Unemployment insurance | $42,310.48 | 1.1% |
| Social Security tax | $1,116.00 | <0.1% |