Illinois Hourly Pay Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate your gross weekly pay based on your hourly rate and hours worked in Illinois. It accounts for regular hours and overtime hours, and provides a comparison to the current Illinois minimum wage.
Understanding Hourly Pay and Overtime in Illinois
Hourly pay is a common compensation method where employees are paid a specific rate for each hour they work. In Illinois, understanding your hourly rate, regular hours, and overtime rules is crucial for accurately calculating your gross earnings.
Illinois Minimum Wage
The state of Illinois has a progressive minimum wage law. As of January 1, 2024, the statewide minimum wage is $14.00 per hour. It is scheduled to increase to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2025. Some cities or counties within Illinois may have higher local minimum wages. This calculator uses the statewide minimum wage for comparison, but you can adjust the "Illinois Minimum Wage" field if a different local minimum wage applies to you.
Overtime Rules in Illinois
Under both federal and Illinois state law, non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The overtime rate is typically one and a half (1.5) times their regular hourly rate. For example, if your regular hourly rate is $15.00, your overtime rate would be $22.50 per hour ($15.00 x 1.5).
It's important to note that overtime is calculated based on hours worked in a single workweek, not daily. Also, certain types of employees (e.g., executive, administrative, professional employees who meet specific salary and duty tests) may be exempt from overtime pay.
How to Use the Calculator
- Regular Hourly Rate: Enter your standard hourly pay rate.
- Regular Hours Worked: Input the number of hours you worked at your regular rate, typically up to 40 hours in a week.
- Overtime Hours Worked: Enter any hours you worked beyond 40 in a week. These hours will be calculated at 1.5 times your regular rate.
- Illinois Minimum Wage: This field defaults to the current statewide minimum wage. You can change it if you need to compare against a different minimum wage (e.g., a local ordinance).
- Click "Calculate Gross Pay" to see your estimated total regular pay, total overtime pay, and gross weekly pay. The calculator will also alert you if your entered hourly rate falls below the specified minimum wage.
Important Considerations
This calculator provides an estimate of your gross pay. It does not account for deductions such as federal, state, and local taxes, Social Security, Medicare, health insurance premiums, retirement contributions, or other withholdings. Your actual take-home pay will be lower than the gross pay calculated here.
Always consult with your employer or a financial advisor for precise figures regarding your net pay and tax obligations.