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Illinois Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your salary or hourly wage to estimate take-home pay after federal and Illinois taxes. Updated for 2026 tax rates.
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Illinois take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Per paycheck | Per year | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $959.41 | $24,945 | 16.9% |
| $40,000 | $1,249.41 | $32,485 | 18.8% |
| $50,000 | $1,539.41 | $40,025 | 20.0% |
| $60,000 | $1,829.41 | $47,565 | 20.7% |
| $75,000 | $2,231.72 | $58,025 | 22.6% |
| $100,000 | $2,860.57 | $74,375 | 25.6% |
| $150,000 | $4,096.57 | $106,511 | 29.0% |
Illinois hourly paycheck examples
Single filer, 40 hours a week, paid weekly.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $497.11 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $647.91 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $798.71 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $949.51 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,218.99 |
Illinois paycheck taxes for 2026
Illinois taxes wages at a flat 4.95% rate. For 2026, federal income tax uses seven brackets from 10% to 37%. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and $24,150 for heads of household. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
- Illinois has a flat income tax rate of 4.95%.
- For 2026 the exemption allowance is $2,925 for each taxpayer, spouse, and dependent, up from $2,850 in 2025.
- The exemption is not allowed if federal adjusted gross income exceeds $250,000, or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly.
Illinois deductions and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $0 | $2,925 |
| Married filing jointly | $0 | $2,925 |
| Head of household | $0 | $2,925 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Illinois?
A single filer earning $60,000 a year and paid every two weeks takes home about $1,829.41 per paycheck in Illinois, an effective tax rate of about 20.7%. The deductions are federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Illinois income tax.
Does Illinois have a state income tax?
Yes. Illinois taxes wages at a flat 4.95% rate.
Is this Illinois paycheck calculator accurate?
It estimates your yearly tax using 2026 federal and Illinois rules, then divides by your number of paychecks. Your employer's withholding can differ because of your W-4 choices, bonuses, other income, or benefits not entered here. Use it for planning and check your pay stub for exact amounts.
Sources
- https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.851.html
- https://tax.illinois.gov/forms/withholding/currentyear/il-700-t-withholding-guide-tables.html
- https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf
- https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2026-including-amendments-from-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
- https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/cola/factsheets/2026.html
Tax data last reviewed 2026-09-16. How this calculator works.
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