City / local ordinance · IL
Minimum wage in Cook County
$15.00 per hour
Effective 2025-07-01 · Source: cookcountyil.gov
Non-tipped standard rate. Tied to state minimum. Many Cook County municipalities opt out. Next adjustment July 1 2026.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Daily
- $120
- Weekly
- $600
- Monthly
- $2,600
- Annual
- $31,200
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
- $15.00
- Weekly (40h)
- $600
- Monthly
- $2,600
- Annual
- $31,200
Minimum wage in Cook County: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Cook County?
- The minimum wage in Cook County is $15.00 per hour, effective 2025-07-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Cook County minimum wage works out to about $31,200 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Non-tipped standard rate. Tied to state minimum. Many Cook County municipalities opt out. Next adjustment July 1 2026.