Minimum Wage In Illinois 2024 Per Hour. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in illinois that exceeds the federal minimum wage of $7.25. But illinois' hourly tipped minimum wage ($8.40) towers above that of most midwestern states.

Illinois has increased its minimum wage from $13.00 to $14.00 per hour statewide, including cook county (except chicago). Minimum wage increases to $8.40 per hour for tipped employees.