City / local ordinance · IL
Minimum wage in Chicago
$16.60 per hour
Effective 2025-07-01 · Source: chicago.gov
Applies to employers with 4+ employees. As of July 1 2025 the tiers were unified to a single $16.60. Chicago adjusts each July 1. Next increase July 1 2026.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $16.60
- Daily
- $133
- Weekly
- $664
- Monthly
- $2,877
- Annual
- $34,528
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- $16.60
- Weekly (40h)
- $664
- Monthly
- $2,877
- Annual
- $34,528
Minimum wage in Chicago: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Chicago?
- The minimum wage in Chicago is $16.60 per hour, effective 2025-07-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Chicago minimum wage works out to about $34,528 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Applies to employers with 4+ employees. As of July 1 2025 the tiers were unified to a single $16.60. Chicago adjusts each July 1. Next increase July 1 2026.