Illinois Paycheck Calculator
Illinois charges a flat 4.95% state income tax on taxable income, after a $2,925 personal exemption ($5,850 married filing jointly).
Illinois uses one flat rate — 4.95% — on all taxable income, after a small personal exemption. Enter your gross pay above and this calculator applies the 4.95% Illinois tax, 2026 federal tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%).
Your estimated take-home pay per paycheck
Monthly: $0.00 · Annual: $0.00
| Deduction | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
Illinois income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 4.95% | Flat rate on taxable income after the $2,925 personal exemption ($5,850 married filing jointly) |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in Illinois?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, Illinois has illinois charges a flat 4.95% state income tax on taxable income, after a $2,925 personal exemption ($5,850 married filing jointly). — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Illinois income tax rate in 2026?
Illinois charges a flat 4.95% on taxable income. There are no brackets — everyone pays the same rate on income above the personal exemption.
What is the Illinois personal exemption for 2026?
This calculator uses a $2,925 personal exemption for single filers and $5,850 for married filing jointly. That exemption is subtracted before the 4.95% rate is applied.
Does Illinois have a local income tax?
No. Illinois has no local income tax, so the 4.95% state rate is your full state income tax on wages.
How does Illinois compare with Indiana or Wisconsin?
Illinois at 4.95% is higher than Indiana (2.95% flat) and higher than Wisconsin's top rate on most middle incomes, but lower than the top rates in Iowa or Minnesota. Use the calculator above to compare your exact take-home pay.