Minimum Wage in Illinois
The current Illinois minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $15.00 per hour for workers 18 and older, in effect since January 1, 2025. Workers under 18 who work fewer than 650 hours a year may be paid $13.00 per hour. 820 ILCS 105/4; Illinois Department of Labor, Minimum Wage Law
| Minimum wage | $15.00 per hour for workers 18 and older, in effect since January 1, 2025. Workers under 18 who work fewer than 650 hours a year may be paid $13.00 per hour. The state law applies to employers with 4 or more employees (not counting family members). Some local governments may set higher minimum wages. No further statewide increase is scheduled in state law. |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Employers may pay tipped employees 60% of the minimum wage ($9.00 per hour), taking a tip credit of up to 40%, but only with proof that the employee actually received enough tips to reach the full minimum wage. |
| Overtime | Time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. No general daily overtime rule. Source: 820 ILCS 105/4a |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Illinois?
$15.00 per hour for workers 18 and older, in effect since January 1, 2025. Workers under 18 who work fewer than 650 hours a year may be paid $13.00 per hour. The state law applies to employers with 4 or more employees (not counting family members). Some local governments may set higher minimum wages.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Illinois?
Employers may pay tipped employees 60% of the minimum wage ($9.00 per hour), taking a tip credit of up to 40%, but only with proof that the employee actually received enough tips to reach the full minimum wage.
What are the overtime rules in Illinois?
Time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. No general daily overtime rule.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.