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Illinois Income Tax Calculator 2026 — Federal + State Combined

Flat 4.95% rate. Chicago is a major economic center. Very high property taxes.

Flat 4.95% state income tax

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Federal + Illinois Combined Tax — 2026

Includes federal income tax, Illinois state tax, and FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%).

Gross Income Federal Tax IL State Tax FICA Take-Home Eff. Rate
$50,000 $3,820 $2,475 $3,825 $39,880 20.2%
$75,000 $7,670 $3,713 $5,738 $57,879 22.8%
$100,000 $13,170 $4,950 $7,650 $74,230 25.8%
$150,000 $24,734 $7,425 $11,475 $106,366 29.1%

Illinois State Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Illinois uses a flat tax rate applied to all taxable income.

4.95%
Flat rate on all taxable income

Other Taxes in Illinois (2026)

State Sales Tax
6.25%
Local taxes may apply
Avg. Property Tax
2.07%
% of home assessed value
Cost of Living
94
Index (100 = US average)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois income tax rate for 2026?

Illinois has a flat 4.95% state income tax in 2026. At $75,000 gross income, state tax is approximately $3,713.

What is total (federal + state) take-home on $100,000 in Illinois?

On $100,000 in Illinois (2026): Federal income tax ≈ $13,170, Illinois state tax ≈ $4,950, FICA (SS + Medicare) ≈ $7,650. Total taxes: $25,770. Take-home: $74,230 (25.8% combined effective rate).

Does Illinois have sales tax?

Illinois's state sales tax rate is 6.25%. Local jurisdictions (cities and counties) may add additional taxes, so the combined rate you pay may be higher.

How does Illinois compare globally?

See how your take-home pay in Illinois compares to other countries like the UK, Germany, Canada, Singapore, and Australia.

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