Illinois paycheck calculator
Illinois's 4.95% income tax leaves a $75,000 salary about $57,880 a year in take-home, after 2026 federal and FICA taxes.
Illinois tax & wage facts
State income tax
Minimum wage
Take-home on $75k
Median household income
Flat 4.95% state income tax.
Common questions about Illinois pay
Does Illinois have a state income tax?
Yes. Flat 4.95% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary that is about $3,713/year in Illinois state income tax in this estimate.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Illinois?
About $57,880/year ($2,226 per bi-weekly paycheck) for a single filer, after roughly $7,670 federal tax, $5,738 FICA, and $3,713 Illinois state tax. Adjust the calculator for your salary and filing status.
What is the minimum wage in Illinois?
The Illinois minimum wage is $15 per hour. At full time (about 2,080 hours a year) that is roughly $31,200 gross per year.
Illinois payroll quirks to know
Things the calculator above does not capture, drawn from state revenue departments and official sources.
- Illinois has no federal-style standard deduction; instead it offers a personal exemption ($2,425 per filer in 2025, indexed).
- Illinois taxes 401(k) and retirement distributions the same as wages (no retirement-income exemption except for seniors aged 55+ with limited exclusions).
- Illinois constitution locks the flat-rate structure; changing it would require a constitutional amendment.
- Property taxes in Illinois are among the highest in the US, but do not directly affect paycheck take-home.
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