Illinois local wage comparison
Illinois minimum wage by city and county
2 local rules alongside the $15.00 statewide floor.
- The Illinois statewide minimum wage is $15.00 an hour.
- 2 local wage rules in Illinois are tracked here; the highest listed rate is $17.05 for Chicago.
- 0 future local rates are fixed or announced; 3 indexed adjustments are shown as TBA until the city or county publishes the amount.
Illinois local minimum wage table
The current local rate, who it covers, and the next official change. Open a locality for all tiers and ordinance links.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Current rate | Next change | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | City | $17.05 | Indexed July 1, 2027, TBA | Employees who work at least 2 hours in any 2-week period in Chicago for an employer with 4+ employees; all domestic workers regardless of employer size; employers with fewer than 4 employees follow the federal minimum. |
| Cook County (municipalities that have not opted out; unincorporated areas) | County area | $15.40 | Indexed July 1, 2027, TBA | Employees working 2+ hours in a 2-week period in Cook County outside Chicago, in unincorporated areas and in municipalities that have NOT opted out (most suburbs have opted out); youth under 18 not covered (state... |
Which rate applies? A local wage generally governs within its jurisdiction when it is higher than the state and federal floors. Sector rules and employer-size tiers can differ, so use the linked local page and agency source for the exact coverage rule.