Illinois Labor Law & Payroll Quick Reference (2026)
A plain-English summary of the key Illinois employment rules small businesses need to know: minimum wage, overtime, breaks, paid leave, and final pay.
Illinois Quick Reference Table
| Minimum Wage (2026) | $15.00/hr |
|---|---|
| Overtime | 1.5x over 40 hrs/week |
| Meal & Rest Breaks | 20-min meal break for shifts 7.5+ hrs; ODRISA day-of-rest rules |
| Paid Sick Leave | Paid Leave for All Workers: up to 40 hrs/year for any reason |
| Final Paycheck | Final pay by next regular payday |
| Notable Rules | One Day Rest in Seven Act and strict wage-payment rules |
Running Compliant Payroll in Illinois
Staying compliant in Illinois means applying the right minimum wage, calculating overtime correctly, honoring break and paid-leave rules, and meeting final-paycheck deadlines. MyCo automates all of this so every pay run follows Illinois and federal rules without manual lookups.
For a hands-on take-home pay estimate, try our Illinois paycheck calculator.
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What is the Illinois minimum wage in 2026?
The Illinois minimum wage is $15.00/hr.
How does overtime work in Illinois?
1.5x over 40 hrs/week.
When is a final paycheck due in Illinois?
Final pay by next regular payday.
Does Illinois require paid sick leave?
Paid Leave for All Workers: up to 40 hrs/year for any reason.
How does MyCo help with Illinois compliance?
MyCo applies Illinois minimum wage, overtime, paid-leave, and final-pay rules automatically and produces payroll-ready data; US payroll tax filing is configured during onboarding through your payroll provider.