Illinois Overtime Calculator 2026
Calculate Illinois overtime pay for 2026 using the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule and state wage details.
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 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.
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Illinois overtime quick facts
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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.
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Illinois Weekly Overtime Example
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.
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.
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.
Salaried overtime calculatorIllinois 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 calculatorNon-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.
Regular rate of pay calculatorIllinois follows the federal 40-hour weekly standard, with no general state daily overtime rule for most private-sector employees.
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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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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, 2026Official sources
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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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