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Illinois Paycheck Calculator

Illinois has a flat 4.95% income tax with no standard deduction — only a $2,925 personal exemption per person. Chicago has no city income tax. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Illinois after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables4.95% flat tax2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,829.41per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Illinois paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax4.95% flat
Personal exemption$2,925 single · $5,850 married · $2,925 per dependent
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#41 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Illinois?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Illinois income tax−$108.66−$2,825
Take-home pay$1,829.41$47,565

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Illinois takes home about $80,050 a year ($3,078.83 bi-weekly).

Illinois take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAIllinois taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$1,340$24,945$959.41
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,835$32,485$1,249.41
$50,000$3,820$3,825$2,330$40,025$1,539.41
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,825$47,565$1,829.41
$75,000$7,670$5,738$3,568$58,025$2,231.72
$100,000$13,170$7,650$4,805$74,375$2,860.57
$150,000$24,734$11,475$7,280$106,511$4,096.57
$200,000$36,734$14,339$9,755$139,172$5,352.76

Illinois's flat income tax

Illinois taxes all taxable income at the same 4.95% rate. Because the rate doesn't rise with income, your state tax grows in a straight line with your pay. Your effective state rate is still lower than 4.95% because of deductions and exemptions.

How Illinois compares

On a $75,000 salary, Illinois ranks #41 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $58,025 a year, or 77.4% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Illinois tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Illinois withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Illinois have a state income tax?

Yes. Illinois has a flat 4.95% state income tax for 2026.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Illinois?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Illinois takes home about $47,565 a year, or $1,829.41 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,825 in Illinois state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Illinois?

On a $60,000 salary, about 20.7% of gross pay goes to taxes in Illinois: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (4.7%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in Illinois?

No. Illinois cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is Illinois a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Illinois ranks #41 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $58,025 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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