Illinois Pay Stub Generator
Illinois taxes wages at a single flat rate of 4.95%, which makes the state tax line on an Illinois pay stub easy to check.
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Creating a Illinois pay stub
Illinois law requires an itemized statement of deductions with every paycheck. This generator starts with Illinois selected.
Pay Stub Information
Tax rates last updated October 22, 2026. Sources: IRS, SSA, state tax agencies and Tax Foundation.
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Does Illinois require pay stubs?
Yes. Employers must provide an itemized statement of deductions for each pay period.
Law: Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, 820 ILCS 115/10
Paper or electronic: Electronic stubs are allowed if the employee can access and print them at no cost. Employees can ask for paper.
What a Illinois pay stub must show
- Hours worked
- Rate of pay
- Overtime hours and overtime pay
- Gross wages
- Itemized deductions
- Year-to-date wages and deductions
Illinois payroll deductions in 2026
| Line on the stub | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 |
| Medicare | 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% once wages pass $200,000 |
| Federal income tax | Based on the employee's Form W-4 and IRS Publication 15-T |
| IL state income tax | Flat 4.95% of taxable wages. |
Illinois take-home pay calculator
Illinois tax uses 2026 brackets and deductions.
| Per paycheck | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020.08 |
| Illinois income tax | -$108.66 | -$2,825.16 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$33.46 | -$869.96 |
Estimate using 2026 federal brackets and the standard deduction for your filing status, with no extra withholding or other credits. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 a year; Medicare is 1.45% plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. Local taxes (such as NYC or county taxes) are not included, except Maryland county tax, which is withheld with the state tax. Not tax advice.
Tax rates last updated October 22, 2026. Sources: IRS, SSA, state tax agencies and Tax Foundation.
Illinois minimum wage
$15.00 per hour statewide (2026). Chicago is $17.05 from July 1, 2026, and Cook County outside Chicago is $15.40.
Illinois pay stub FAQ
Does Illinois require pay stubs?
Yes. Under 820 ILCS 115/10, employers must give an itemized statement of deductions each pay period. Electronic stubs are allowed if employees can access and print them for free.
What is the Illinois income tax rate for 2026?
Illinois has a flat 4.95% individual income tax.
What is the minimum wage in Illinois in 2026?
$15.00 per hour statewide. Chicago's rate is $17.05 from July 1, 2026.
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