The minimum hourly wage in the state of Illinois is currently $13.00. This rate is set to increase annually over the next 4 years.
The next minimum wage increase will happen January 1st, 2024. The wage will increase one dollar and will be at $14.00. The minimum wage will continue to increase one dollar every January 1st until the year 2025, when the minimum wage will be $15.
The tipped employee wage rate is 60% of the hourly minimum wage. This means that tipped employees will also see increases in their hourly wages. On January 1st, 2024, the minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $7.80 to $8.40. The minimum wage for tipped employees will begin at $9 on January 1st, 2025.
