2023 Illinois Minimum Wage
The 2023 Illinois Minimum Wage is $13.
Effective 2023-01-01Source: Increase Coming for Illinois Minimum Wage on Jan. 1 (Illinois Department of Labor)Verified 2026-08-29
Compared with 2022
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $12 | $13 | +$1 (+8.3%) |
Who it applies to
Employees working in Illinois
What changed this year, and why
The Illinois minimum wage increased to $13 per hour on January 1, 2023.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Illinois for 2023?
- The Illinois minimum wage increased to $13 per hour on January 1, 2023, up from $12 in 2022.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
Illinois law provides a lower minimum wage for young workers in certain situations. Employees under 18 years of age who work fewer than 650 hours per year may be paid $10.50 per hour instead of the standard $13 hourly minimum wage. This exception applies specifically to minors who have limited annual work hours. Workers who are under 18 but work 650 hours or more during the year must receive the full minimum wage. Employers should track the hours worked by minor employees to determine whether the reduced rate applies. The $10.50 rate for qualifying young workers is lower than the standard minimum wage but still provides compensation for entry-level positions held by students and other minors who work part-time or seasonal schedules.
Workers under 18 who work fewer than 650 hours a year will earn a minimum wage of $10.50 per hour beginning January 1.
Increase Coming for Illinois Minimum Wage on Jan. 1 (Illinois Department of Labor)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Employees who believe they have not received the correct minimum wage can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). The department accepts wage complaints online through their website or by telephone. Workers can reach the Minimum Wage Toll Free Hotline at (800) 478-3998 to report issues with their pay. IDOL handles inquiries and complaints related to minimum wage violations, including cases where employers pay less than the required $13 per hour. Employees should contact the department if they have concerns about their wages or need information about their rights under Illinois wage laws. The toll-free hotline provides a direct way to speak with representatives about minimum wage questions and to initiate the complaint process.
Employees can file a minimum wage complaint with IDOL here or by calling the Minimum Wage Toll Free Hotline: (800) 478-3998.
Increase Coming for Illinois Minimum Wage on Jan. 1 (Illinois Department of Labor)
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Increase Coming for Illinois Minimum Wage on Jan. 1 (Illinois Department of Labor)
- Hourly
The Illinois minimum wage is set to increase another dollar on Sunday, January 1, 2023, making the new required minimum wage $13 an hour.
Other years
Every Illinois Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state