StateIllinois paycheck calculator
See your Illinois take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Illinois’s 4.95% state income tax. Enter your salary below — the calculator is pre-set to Illinois.
| Gross pay | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,114 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$4,650 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$1,088 |
| State tax (Illinois) | −$3,713 |
| Take-home pay | $57,436 |
| Effective tax rate | 23.4% |
Flat 4.95% state income tax.
Estimate using 2025 federal + FICA tables and a simplified state rate (verified 2026-06-19). Excludes 401(k)/HSA, local taxes, and credits. Not tax advice — see how this is calculated.
Illinois tax & wage facts
State income tax
Minimum wage
Take-home on $75k
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 $57,436/year ($2,209 per bi-weekly paycheck) for a single filer — after roughly $8,114 federal tax, $5,738 FICA, and $3,713 Illinois state tax. Adjust the calculator for your exact salary and filing status.
What is the minimum wage in Illinois?
The Illinois minimum wage is $15 per hour. At full time (~2,080 hours/year) that is about $31,200 gross per year.