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Illinois Overtime Calculator 2026

Calculate Illinois overtime pay for 2026 using the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule and state wage details.

Wage Floor$15.00/hr
OT RuleAfter 40 hrs/wk at 1.5×
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Illinois time-and-a-half pay

Direct answer: Illinois generally uses the federal weekly rule: time and a half after 40 hours in one workweek, with no general daily overtime rule.

Illinois overtime pay calculator

Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked. The calculator applies time and a half after 40 hours.

Illinois (IL)

Illinois Min Wage: $15.00/hr

State rule used

Illinois enforces 1.5× weekly overtime. The state features the 'One Day Rest in Seven' Act, requiring 24 hours of rest every calendar week.

No general state daily overtime rule: this estimate applies the weekly overtime rule after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate for most covered non-exempt employees.

For Illinois, overtime is generally the hours above 40 in one workweek.

Auto-calculated hours
Regular hours40.0
Overtime hours5.0
Time-and-a-half rate$22.50/hr

Earnings Breakdown

Regular Pay40.0 hrs × $15.00$600.00
Overtime Pay (1.5x)5.0 hrs × $22.50$112.50
Grand Total Gross Pay
$712.50
For a total of 45.0 worked hours in the workweek.

Calculation breakdown

Regular pay: 40 hrs × $15.00 = $600.00
Overtime rate: $15.00 × 1.5 = $22.50/hr
Overtime pay: 5 hrs × $22.50 = $112.50
Total gross pay: $600.00 + $112.50 + $0.00 = $712.50

Illinois overtime quick facts

Minimum wage$15.00/hour
Weekly overtimeafter 40 hours/week at 1.5x
Daily overtimeNo
Double timeNo general rule
Tipped workers$9.00/hour
Salary employeesexemption depends on duties + salary basis + threshold
Last reviewedJune 22, 2026

Rule details

Does Illinois require daily overtime, weekly overtime, or both?

Illinois generally follows the federal weekly overtime rule for most covered nonexempt employees. Overtime is usually paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours worked in a workweek. Illinois does not have a general daily overtime rule for most private-sector employees. Use the calculator above to estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay.

Example calculation

Illinois Weekly Overtime Example

An employee in Peoria earning $16.00/hour works 46 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5× for the 6 hours worked over 40.
Assumed Regular Rate: $16.00/hour
Regular Hours: 40 hrs
Overtime Hours: 6 hrs
Step-by-step breakdown
1Calculate regular earnings: Regular pay: 40 × $16 = $640.
2Calculate overtime premium: Overtime pay: 6 × $24 = $144.
3Add regular and overtime pay together: Total pay: $640 + $144 = $784.00.
Estimated Total Earnings: $784.00

Illinois overtime rules in 2026

Illinois overtime laws are aligned with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for weekly thresholds, but the state enforces a high minimum wage of $15.00/hour (2026) for non-tipped workers. The city of Chicago and Cook County enforce higher local minimums, creating regional compliance challenges.

Weekly Overtime Rule1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek.
Minimum Wage$15.00/hour
Tipped Wage$9.00/hour
Local Wage CaveatChicago and Cook County enforce municipal minimum wages higher than the state baseline (e.g. Chicago's minimum wage is $16.20/hr or higher for large employers).
Salary Employee NoteIllinois salaried exempt employees must earn at least the federal threshold ($684/week) and primarily perform executive, administrative, or professional duties to be classified as exempt from overtime.

Pay situations specific to Illinois

These are the Illinois rules that change the overtime math. For the federal rules that apply everywhere — the duties test, what counts toward the regular rate, and how the 40-hour workweek is measured — see the FLSA overtime guide. For how these estimates are produced and reviewed, see the calculator methodology.

Salaried employees

Illinois salaried exempt employees must earn at least the federal threshold ($684/week) and primarily perform executive, administrative, or professional duties to be classified as exempt from overtime.

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Tipped employees

Illinois permits a tip credit of up to 40% of the minimum wage. Employers can pay a cash minimum wage of $9.00/hour, provided combined cash wages and tips equal or exceed the $15.00/hour state minimum wage.

Tipped overtime calculator
Bonuses and commissions

Non-discretionary bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials must be included in your regular rate of pay when calculating overtime. Check our regular rate of pay calculator for more complex earnings.

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Federal vs Illinois

Illinois follows the federal 40-hour weekly standard, with no general state daily overtime rule for most private-sector employees.

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File a wage complaint in Illinois

If your overtime, minimum wage, or final pay looks wrong, the official agency below can explain wage-claim options for Illinois workers.

Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) — Conciliation and Mediation Division

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FAQs

Answers to common questions about Illinois overtime pay, tipped workers, salaried employees, bonuses, and wage claims.

Illinois source review

Rule last reviewed: June 22, 2026Page last updated: July 8, 2026

Disclaimer and review policy

Estimates only; not legal, tax, or payroll advice. Confirm final pay obligations with the official agency guidance or a qualified advisor.

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