Illinois paycheck calculator
Illinois has a flat income tax: withholding uses 4.95% of taxable wages. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Illinois has about $137.22 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,231.72 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Illinois · 2026Take-home pay $1,829.41 per paycheck, $47,564.70 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Illinois income tax | −108.66 | −2,825.16 |
| Take-home pay | 1,829.41 | 47,564.70 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Illinois paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Flat rate. Withholding applies a single rate of 4.95% to taxable wages, whatever you earn.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single / Head of household
- $2,925
- Married filing jointly
- $5,850
- Each dependent: a further $2,925 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Illinois cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Illinois has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in Illinois, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $70.59 | $1,249.41 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $137.22 | $2,231.72 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $280.01 | $4,096.57 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 4.59% of a $40,000 salary, 4.76% of a $75,000 salary, 4.85% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Illinois paycheck FAQ
Does Illinois have a state income tax?
Yes. Illinois has a flat income tax: withholding uses 4.95% of taxable wages. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $2,925 (single / head of household), $5,850 (married filing jointly).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Illinois?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $108.66 to Illinois income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,829.41.
What deductions and exemptions does Illinois allow?
Illinois withholding allows $2,925 for single / head of household; $5,850 for married filing jointly as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $2,925.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Illinois?
Illinois cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Illinois has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.