Minimum Wage Law

Beginning January 1, 2023 - Guarantees a minimum wage of $13.00 per hour for workers 18 years of age and older. An employer where gratuities are paid to employee, may pay 60% of the minimum wage to its employees. Employers may apply for licenses to pay sub-minimum rates to learners and certain workers with physical and mental limitations. Overtime must be paid after 40 hour of work per week at time and one-half the regular rate.

View Frequently Asked Questions​.

• Minimum Wage/Overtime Information: (312) 793-2804
• Minimum Wage Toll Free Hotline: (800) 478-3998
• Sub-Minimum Wage & Sheltered Workshop Information: (312) 793-2804
• Email: DOL.MWOT@Illinois.gov

• See the law, 820 ILCS 105/1-15 (Legislative Website)
  
• Administrative Code, 56 Ill. Adm. Code 210 (Legislative Website)
  
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status in Illinois
  
• Illinois Hourly Minimum Wage Rates by Year
  
• File a Minimum Wage/Overtime Complaint
• Application for License to Employ Physically or Mentally Challenged at Sub Minimum Wage Rate 
• Application for License to Employ Learner at Sub Minimum Wage Rate
  • Fillable Form to Employ Learner at Sub Minimum Wage Rate
    
• Domestic Worker Minimum Wage/Overtime Presentation
  

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