Hourly Minimum Wage Rates by Year
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Pursuant to Public Act 94-1072
- New employees (first 90 days of employment) and employees under age 18 may be paid up to 50 cents less per hour.
- Tipped employees may be paid 60% of the hourly minimum wage.
- Certain employees must be paid overtime, at time and one-half of the regular rate, after 40 hours of work in a workweek.
Category of Employees |
Wage |
| Adults (18 or older) |
Hourly
|
$8.25 |
| Optional Rates |
|
| First 90 days with employer for non-tipped employees |
$7.75 |
| Tipped employees after first 90 days of employment |
$4.95 |
| First 90 days with employer for tipped employees |
$4.65 |
| Youths (under 18) |
| Hourly |
$7.75 |
| Optional Rate |
|
| Tipped employees |
$4.65 |
Illinois Minimum Wage History