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, so check the official source below.
This figure is approximate and changes periodically, so confirm the current Chicago rate with the city or the Illinois labor department before relying on it.
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