Illinois Paycheck Calculator
See what you keep from each paycheck in Illinois. Illinois uses a flat income tax of about 4.95% on wages.
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Take-home pay in Illinois by salary
Estimates for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using 2026 federal rules.
| Gross salary | Net per year | Net per month | Net biweekly | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $24,800 | $2,067 | $954 | 17.3% |
| $40,000 | $32,340 | $2,695 | $1,244 | 19.2% |
| $50,000 | $39,880 | $3,323 | $1,534 | 20.2% |
| $60,000 | $47,420 | $3,952 | $1,824 | 21% |
| $70,000 | $54,610 | $4,551 | $2,100 | 22% |
| $80,000 | $61,150 | $5,096 | $2,352 | 23.6% |
| $100,000 | $74,230 | $6,186 | $2,855 | 25.8% |
| $120,000 | $87,310 | $7,276 | $3,358 | 27.2% |
| $150,000 | $106,366 | $8,864 | $4,091 | 29.1% |
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Illinois income tax
Illinois uses a flat income tax of about 4.95% on wages. Payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) add 7.65% of wages up to the Social Security cap. For a $60,000 salary the estimate is $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,970 state tax, leaving $47,420 a year.
Other Illinois pay facts
- State minimum wage: $15.00 an hour (details)
- Sales tax: 6.25% state rate, 8.87% average combined (details)
- Electrician, nurse and teacher salaries in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Illinois?
About 21% in total, or $12,580 a year, for a single filer.
Does Illinois have state income tax?
Illinois uses a flat income tax of about 4.95% on wages.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.