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Illinois | Wage and Tax Regulations

Illinois
minimum wage
Minimum Wage
$14.00
Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)
$8.40
Maximum Tip Credit
$5.20
Illinois
state income tax
State Withholding
Supplemental
Wage Rate
4.95%
Unemployment insurance
Max. Taxable Earning $13,271
Employee DeductionsNone
Employee Tax Rates0.850% - 8.650%
New Employer Rate0.0395
Voluntary Contribution PermittedNo

The content of this publication is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain or constitute tax or legal advice. You should not act on this information without seeking tax or legal professional counsel.

Recent Illinois Employment Law Updates

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Date
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Reminder Illinois: Identification Discrepancy Notices Now Required

Illinois Tightens Rules on Non-Disclosure in Employment

Reminder to Illinois Employers: Provide AI Notice Starting January 1, 2026

Illinois Expands Human Trafficking Training Law to Include Restaurants, Lodging Establishments, and Truck Stops

Illinois Enacts the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act

Illinois Expands Employee Blood and Organ Donor Leave Act: Part-Time Employees Now Covered

Illinois Expands Nursing Mothers Act: Paid Lactation Breaks Required

Illinois Expands the Workplace Transparency Act: Confidentiality, Reporting Rights and More

Illinois Amends the Human Rights Act to Streamline Investigations

Illinois Amends Law: Employees May Use Work Devices to Report Violent Incidents

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