Create accurate paystubs for Illinois employees with Flat 4.95% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| Illinois State Income Tax | 4.95% | State | Flat rate |
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Illinois has a flat income tax rate mandated by its state constitution, and a 2020 ballot measure to switch to a graduated tax was rejected by voters. The state has no local income taxes.
Illinois uses a flat income tax system with a top rate of 4.95%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Illinois workers typically see 4 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Employers must provide an itemized statement of deductions made from wages each pay period.
Employers must pay at least semi-monthly. Executive, administrative, and professional employees may be paid monthly.
A typical Illinois paystub includes 4 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Illinois State Income Tax (4.95%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
Illinois has a flat income tax rate of 4.95%, which applies to all taxable income regardless of income level.
The current minimum wage in Illinois is $14.00 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
Yes! You can generate a free Illinois paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.
You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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