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Illinois Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $15.00/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $31,200
- 52 weeks
- Illinois median wage
- $24.98/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 60%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Applicable to employers of 4 or more employees, excluding family members | $15.00 |
Lowest paying jobs in Illinois
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actors | 1,060 | $15.00 an hour | $26.11 |
| Bartenders | 43,010 | $31,200 | $35,550 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 72,900 | $31,200 | $35,610 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 21,290 | $31,200 | $33,800 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 16,500 | $31,200 | $34,750 |
| Gambling Dealers | 2,470 | $31,200 | $36,780 |
| Telemarketers | 870 | $31,200 | $41,810 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 230 | $32,200 | $35,470 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 11,660 | $32,770 | $34,590 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 490 | $32,990 | $40,620 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 5,880 | $33,710 | $34,230 |
| School Bus Monitors | 6,930 | $33,840 | $34,380 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Illinois?
- The basic minimum wage in Illinois is $15.00 an hour.
- How much is the Illinois minimum wage per year?
- At $15.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $31,200 before taxes.