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Minimum wage and worker rights in Illinois (2026)
Official data from the Illinois Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 5, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$15.00 /hourSince January 1, 2025.
Tipped: $9.00.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $9.00.
Federal: $7.25.
Under 18 (fewer than 650 h/yr): $13.00New hires 18+, first 90 days: $14.50
No inflation adjustment
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekApplies to employers with 4 or more employees.
Sick leaveUp to 40 paid hours a year1 h per 40 worked. For any reason. Employers of all sizes. Usable after 90 days on the job. Chicago and Cook County have their own rules.
VacationEarned vacation must be paid outNo law requires vacation. Earned vacation is paid at separation. Forfeiture only with clear notice and a fair chance to use it.
Your city may pay moreChicago and Cook County have their own minimum wage.
Cities and counties with their own minimum wage
| PLACE | MINIMUM | TIPPED | SINCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChicagoEmployers with 4+ employees, if you work at least 2 h every 2 weeks inside Chicago | $17.05 | $12.96 | July 1, 2026 |
| Cook CountyUnincorporated areas and towns that did not opt out; not Chicago. The list changes: check with your town | $15.40 | $9.25 | July 1, 2026 |
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