Illinois taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Illinois, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Illinois at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 4.95% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $2,825 |
| Local income taxes | — |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $47,565 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 48th of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $15.00 an hour |
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How Illinois taxes wages
Illinois taxes wages at a flat 4.95%.
- Personal exemption: $2,925
Take-home pay in Illinois by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,485 | $2,707 |
| $60,000 | $47,565 | $3,964 |
| $80,000 | $61,295 | $5,108 |
| $100,000 | $74,375 | $6,198 |
| $150,000 | $106,511 | $8,876 |
Illinois and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4.95% | $47,565 | $15.00 |
| Iowa | 3.8% | $48,762 | $7.25 |
| Indiana | 2.95% | $48,650 | $7.25 |
| Kentucky | 3.5% | $48,408 | $7.25 |
| Missouri | 2%–4.7% | $48,543 | $15.00 |
| Wisconsin | 3.5%–7.65% | $48,320 | $7.25 |
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