what is illinois minimum wage

As of January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Illinois is $13.00 per hour for workers 18 years of age and older. Tipped employees may be paid 60% of the hourly minimum wage, which is $7.80 per hour as of January 1, 2023. Workers under 18 years of age who work less than 650 hours per calendar year must be paid $10.50 per hour as of January 1, 2023. It is important to note that the minimum wage in Chicago is different from the rest of Illinois. As of July 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Chicago is $15.80 per hour for employers with 21 or more workers, and $15.00 per hour for employers with 4 to 20 workers.