Chicago Minimum Wage
Chicago (approx.)
$16.20/hr
Federal floor
$7.25/hr
As of
mid-2025
Chicago sets its own local minimum wage that is higher than Illinois's statewide rate. As of mid-2025 it is approximately $16.20 per hour.Chicago rates change on a set schedule, so always confirm the current figure with the city before running payroll.
Chicago sets a higher minimum than Illinois and adjusts it each July; tipped workers are phasing up to the full wage.
When a city, state, and federal minimum wage all apply, the employer must pay the highest of the three. Tipped-wage and large-employer rules may differ — check the official source below.
This figure is approximate and changes periodically — confirm the current Chicago rate with the city or the Illinois labor department before relying on it.
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