The minimum wage rates in Illinois for 2021 are $11.00 per hour for non-tipped employees and $6.60 per hour for tipped employees. These rates went into effect on January 1, 2021.
The minimum wage rates in Illinois are scheduled to increase over the next few years. On January 1, 2022, the minimum wage rate for non-tipped employees will increase to $12.00 per hour and the minimum wage rate for tipped employees will increase to $7.20 per hour. The minimum wage rate will then increase by $1.00 per hour each year until it reaches $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2025.
It is important to note that there are certain exceptions and limitations to these minimum wage rates. For example, employers with fewer than four employees are only required to pay a minimum wage rate of $8.50 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.95 per hour for tipped employees. Additionally, there are certain exemptions for employees who are classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, such as certain executive, administrative, and professional employees.
If an employee believes that their employer is not paying them the required minimum wage rate, they should contact an attorney or the Illinois Department of Labor for further action. Employers who violate the Illinois minimum wage laws may be subject to penalties and fines.
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