Illinois Minimum Wage 2026
$15.00
per hour since January 1, 2025
Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2025. No increase to the Illinois minimum wage is scheduled for 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Pick a city or county if you work there; its rate is above the statewide floor.
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($22.50 an hour).
Weekly
$600
Monthly (average)
$2,600
Annual
$31,200
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Illinois hourly paycheck calculator.
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Illinois Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$15.00
Since January 1, 2025
Tipped cash wage
$9.00
Tip credit up to $6.00
Next change
None scheduled
No law scheduled
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Applies to employers of 4 or more employees, excluding family members; the $15.00 adult rate covers workers 18 and older.
Local Minimum Wages in Illinois
These cities, counties or regions set a 2026 rate above the $15.00 statewide floor. Employers pay the highest rate that applies where the work is done. Home-rule cities and counties may set higher rates; Chicago and Cook County do.
| Jurisdiction | 2026 rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $17.05 | July 1, 2026 | Employers with 4 or more employees. Tipped cash wage $12.96; a 2026 ordinance holds the tip credit at 24% until June 30, 2028 before it phases out. Adjusted each July 1. |
| Cook County | $15.40 | July 1, 2026 | Applies in suburban towns that have not opted out and have no rate of their own. Tipped cash wage $9.25. |
Tipped Minimum Wage in Illinois
Employers in Illinois can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $9.00 an hour and count up to $6.00 an hour of tips toward the $15.00 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. Employers may pay tipped employees 60% of the minimum wage if tips bring pay to $15.00.
Cash wage
$9.00
Maximum tip credit
$6.00
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$15.00
Other Illinois Minimum Wage Rates
- Workers under 18 who work fewer than 650 hours a year: $13.00
- New hires 18 and older, first 90 days: $14.50. Up to 50 cents below the adult rate; not allowed for day or temporary laborers
Overtime Rules in Illinois
Overtime is due after 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $15.00 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $22.50. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Illinois Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 (current) | $15.00 |
| January 1, 2024 | $14.00 |
| January 1, 2023 | $13.00 |
| January 1, 2022 | $12.00 |
Illinois Minimum Wage in 2027
No increase to the Illinois minimum wage is scheduled for 2027. Illinois law sets $15.00 from January 1, 2025 with no inflation indexing, so no 2027 change is scheduled.
Illinois Minimum Wage FAQ
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Illinois Hourly Paycheck Calculator
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Overtime Pay Calculator
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Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Illinois Department of Labor, Minimum Wage Law
- IDOL Illinois Minimum Wage Rates History (PDF)
- 820 ILCS 105/4
- Chicago OLS 2026 Minimum Wage Public Notice (PDF)
- Chicago substitute ordinance amending MCC 6-105-030 (tip credit freeze)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
- Chicago minimum wage
- Cook County minimum wage
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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