Illinois Minimum Wage Change
December 30, 2020
As of January 1, 2021, the minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $11 per hour. In 2019, Illinois passed legislation to increase the minimum wage over the next few years, to arrive at a $15 minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase again January 2022, and each January through 2025 when it will reach $15 per hour.
| Year | Minimum Wage | Tipped | Youths (Under 18) (Working less than 650 hours per calendar year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2020 | $9.25 | $5.55 | $8.00 |
| July 1, 2020 | $10.00 | $6.00 | $8.00 |
| Jan 1, 2021 | $11.00 | $6.60 | $8.50 |
| Jan 1, 2022 | $12.00 | $7.20 | $9.25 |
| Jan 1, 2023 | $13.00 | $7.80 | $10.50 |
| Jan 1, 2024 | $14.00 | $8.40 | $12.00 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | $15.00 | $9.00 | $13.00 |
Hourly Minimum Wage Rates by Year
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