Under legislation signed into law by Governor Pritzker, the minimum wage rate increased for a second time this year. $10 per hour minimum wage increase becomes effective July 1st.

This marks the second time this year minimum wage earners have seen an increase in their hourly wage. An additional $1 per hour increase in Illinois' minimum wage will become effective each year on January 1st until it reaches $15 per hour in 2025.  

 
New Minimum Wage Rates
Year Minimum Wage Tipped Youths (under 18) (working less than 650 hours per calendar year)
7/1/20 $10 $6 $8
1/1/21 $11 $6.60 $8.50
1/1/22 $12 $7.20 $9.25
1/1/23 $13 $7.80 $10.50
1/1/24 $14 $8.40 $12
1/1/25 $15 $9 $13

For more information on Illinois' minimum wage including frequently asked questions click here