Chicago Paycheck Calculator 2026
No city income tax (Chicago's employer head tax was repealed in 2014). Illinois flat state income tax applies. A single filer earning $75,000 in Chicago takes home about $58,025 a year (22.6% effective tax rate) — and a worker on the city's median full-time pay of $70,872 keeps about $4,610 a month.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Population 2,721,326 · Median household income $80,613 · Combined sales tax 10.500%
| Bi-weekly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720 |
| Medicare | -$33.46 | -$870 |
| Illinois income tax | -$108.66 | -$2,825 |
| Take-home pay | $1,829.41 | $47,565 |
- Take-home $47,565 79.3%
- Federal income tax $5,020 8.4%
- Social Security $3,720 6.2%
- Medicare $870 1.5%
- State tax $2,825 4.7%
Take-home pay vs. taxes at every income level in Chicago
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2026 take-home pay in Chicago at common salaries
Single filer, standard deduction, paid bi-weekly. “Worth nationally” adjusts for Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN prices. “Rent share” is the median Chicago rent ($1,486/month) as a share of take-home.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State + local | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck | Worth nationally | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,340 | $24,945 | $959 | $24,079 | 71% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,330 | $40,025 | $1,539 | $38,636 | 45% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,568 | $58,025 | $2,232 | $56,011 | 31% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,805 | $74,375 | $2,861 | $71,794 | 24% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,280 | $106,511 | $4,097 | $102,815 | 17% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $12,230 | $170,952 | $6,575 | $165,019 | 10% |
Take-home pay on typical Chicago incomes
What common local incomes leave after 2026 federal, Illinois and payroll taxes.
| Income | Gross / yr | Taxes | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time minimum wage ($17.05/hr) | $35,464 | $6,399 | $29,065 | $2,422 |
| Median full-time worker | $70,872 | $15,547 | $55,325 | $4,610 |
| Median household (married, one earner) | $80,613 | $15,181 | $65,432 | $5,453 |
| Per-capita income (all residents) | $51,976 | Income per resident including children and retirees | ||
Housing costs vs take-home pay in Chicago
- Rent: median gross rent is $1,486 a month ($17,832 a year) — 32% of a median full-time worker's take-home pay, above the common 30% affordability guideline. To keep rent at 30% of take-home you need about $76,829 gross a year.
- Home values: the median owner-occupied home is worth $341,200, 4.2× the median household income.
- Property tax: the median homeowner pays $5,152 a year, an effective rate of about 1.51% of home value — $429 a month on top of the mortgage.
What a Chicago paycheck is worth
Prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area are 3.6% above the US average (BEA regional price parity 103.6, 2024; housing 112.0). Adjusting take-home pay for local prices:
| Salary | Take-home in Chicago | Worth at US-average prices |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,025 | $38,636 |
| $75,000 | $58,025 | $56,011 |
| $100,000 | $74,375 | $71,794 |
| $150,000 | $106,511 | $102,815 |
Chicago vs other cities on $75,000
Chicago next to the other Illinois cities we cover and the five cities where $75,000 goes about as far once taxes and local prices are counted ($56,011 in national prices here).
| City | Local income tax | Sales tax | Take-home | Price-adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | None | 9.15% | $58,671 | $55,464 |
| Chicago | None | 10.50% | $58,025 | $56,011 |
| Minneapolis, MN | None | 9.03% | $57,686 | $55,032 |
| Detroit, MI | $1,800 | 6.00% | $56,856 | $56,687 |
| Wilmington, DE | $938 | 0.00% | $56,746 | $55,333 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,801 | 8.00% | $56,436 | $55,031 |
Sales tax in Chicago
Chicago's combined rate of 10.500% is above the Illinois average of 8.98%. A $1,000 purchase costs $1,105.00; if you spend $20,000 a year on taxable goods, that is about $2,100 in sales tax. Illinois sales tax calculator.
Illinois income tax rates for 2026
Single
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4.95% |
Standard deduction $0 · exemption $2,925
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4.95% |
Standard deduction $0 · exemption $5,850
Key facts about Chicago taxes
- Chicago's general sales tax rose to 10.5% on August 1, 2026, when the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) rate in Cook County went from 1% to 1.25% (Illinois DOR Informational Bulletin FY 2026-34).
- The 10.5% is made up of 6.25% Illinois, 1.75% Cook County, 1.25% City of Chicago and 1.25% NITA.
- Chicago has no local income tax on wages.
- Median household income is $80,613 (ACS 2024 1-year).
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What this calculator simplifies
- Exemption phase-out for federal AGI over $250,000 single / $500,000 joint is not modeled.
- Retirement income subtraction (most pensions, IRA/401(k) distributions and Social Security are exempt) is not modeled.
- Illinois EITC, child tax credit, property tax credit and education expense credit are not modeled.
- Extra $1,000 exemptions for age 65+ or blindness are not modeled.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chicago have a city income tax?
No city income tax (Chicago's employer head tax was repealed in 2014). Illinois flat state income tax applies.
What is the sales tax in Chicago?
The combined sales tax rate in Chicago is 10.500%, including the Illinois state rate of 6.25% — $105.00 on a $1,000 purchase.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Chicago?
About $58,025 per year or $2,232 per bi-weekly paycheck for a single filer in 2026. Adjusted for local prices (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN price level 103.6, US = 100) that buys what $56,011 would nationally.
What is the typical salary in Chicago?
Median earnings for full-time, year-round workers in Chicago are $70,872 (Census ACS). After 2026 taxes that leaves about $55,325 a year, or $4,610 a month.
What is the minimum wage in Chicago?
$17.05 an hour. Chicago Minimum Wage Ordinance rate for employers with 4 or more employees, effective July 1, 2026 (tipped workers $12.96); Illinois state rate is $15.00. Full-time that is $35,464 a year, or about $29,065 after tax.
How much is property tax in Chicago?
The median homeowner in Chicago pays $5,152 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $341,200 — an effective rate of about 1.51% (Census ACS).
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Illinois DOR Bulletin FY 2026-34, NITA rate change effective Aug 1, 2026
- US Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year via Census Reporter: population, home value, real estate taxes, gross rent, per capita income, full-time earnings (Chicago, IL)
- City of Chicago BACP, Minimum Wage Information
- US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by MSA (table MARPP), 2024 data released February 19, 2026
- BEA, Real Personal Income and Regional Price Parities methodology
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B01003/B01001, B25077, B25103, B25064, B19301, B20018)
- US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (page updated July 1, 2026)
- Illinois DOR — Bulletin FY 2026-15, What’s New for Illinois Income Taxes
- Illinois DOR — 2026 IL-700-T Withholding Tax Tables
- Tax Foundation — 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets (cross-check)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments incl. OBBBA)
- IRS: Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including OBBBA amendments