Last updated: October 20, 2026 · Tax year 2026
Illinois paycheck calculator (2026)
Illinois charges a flat 4.95% income tax on wages. Enter your pay below to see your estimated take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and Illinois tax.
Illinois taxes income at a flat 4.95% after an exemption allowance of $2,925 per person for 2026 (per the 2026 IL-700-T withholding guide; the 2025 IL-1040 instructions show $2,850 for tax year 2025). The allowance is zero when federal AGI is over $250,000 (single or head of household) or $500,000 (married filing jointly), and this calculator applies that cutoff.
Take-home pay examples in Illinois
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no dependents, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules.
| Annual salary | Per paycheck | Federal tax / year | FICA / year | Illinois tax / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $959.41 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,340 |
| $50,000 | $1,539.41 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,330 |
| $75,000 | $2,231.72 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,568 |
| $100,000 | $2,860.57 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,805 |
| $150,000 | $4,096.57 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,280 |
How your Illinois paycheck is calculated
- Federal income tax. Your pay minus the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 for single filers, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household) is taxed in brackets from 10% to 37%.
- Social Security. 6.2% of pay up to $184,500 in 2026.
- Medicare. 1.45% of all pay, plus 0.9% on pay above $200,000 ($250,000 for married filing jointly).
- Illinois income tax. 4.95% of pay after the $2,925 personal exemption per person.
For married filing jointly the calculator assumes one earner and counts two personal exemptions where the state gives them. Contributions to a 401(k) reduce income tax but not Social Security or Medicare.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Illinois?
On a $60,000 salary a single filer in Illinois pays about $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare, and $2,825 Illinois income tax. That is $12,435 in total, or 20.7% of gross pay.
Does a 401(k) contribution lower my Social Security and Medicare tax?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower the pay that federal and state income tax is figured on, but Social Security and Medicare are still charged on the full pay.
Does Illinois have a state income tax?
Yes. Illinois charges a flat 4.95% state income tax on wages for 2026, after a $2,925 personal exemption per person.
How much is take-home pay on a $60,000 salary in Illinois?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no dependents or pre-tax deductions, about $1,829.41 per paycheck, or $47,565 per year. Your own result will differ.
What is not included in this estimate?
Tax credits, dependents, itemized deductions, health insurance premiums, local taxes and other withholding choices on your W-4 are not included. Use it as a guide, not as a payroll figure.
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Official sources
- Illinois Dept. of Revenue: 2026 IL-700-T withholding guide
- Illinois Dept. of Revenue Q&A: personal exemption $2,925 for tax year 2026
- IRS news release IR-2025-103: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (2026 tax rate tables)
- SSA 2026 fact sheet: maximum taxable earnings $184,500
- SSA contribution and benefit base table (2026: $184,500)
Rates last checked October 2026. Tax rules change, so check your state agency before relying on a figure.