Minimum wage in Illinois
Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, $7.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $31,200 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: dol.gov.
$15.00Minimum wage per hour
$9.00Tipped cash wage
$22.50Overtime rate (1.5×)
—No change scheduled
Who gets which rate
Employers with 4+ employees. Youth (<18, under 650 hrs/yr) rate $13.00.
City and county minimum wages
Chicago $17.05 (Jul 1, 2026, employers 4+; tip credit being phased out); Cook County $15.40 (Jul 1, 2026). Local rates apply to work performed inside those city or county limits.
What the minimum wage pays in Illinois
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $15.00 | $12.43 |
| Week (40 hours) | $600 | $497 |
| Month | $2,600 | $2,154 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $31,200 | $25,850 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $22.50 an hour at the Illinois minimum.
How Illinois compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $15.00 | — |
| Indiana | $7.25 | — |
| Iowa | $7.25 | — |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | — |
| Missouri | $15.00 | — |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Illinois?
- The Illinois minimum wage is $15.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Illinois's minimum wage going up?
- No increase is scheduled right now. Wagevane checks for announcements and updates this page automatically.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Illinois?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $9.00 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Illinois?
- About $31,200 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $25,850 after federal and state taxes.