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4.95% Flat State Tax

Illinois Paystub Generator

Generate paystubs for the Land of Lincoln. Illinois's flat 4.95% tax rate makes calculations simple. Compliant with IL Wage Payment Act.

Starting at $8.99 • IL tax calculated automatically

IL State Tax

4.95%

Flat rate

Federal Tax

10-37%

Progressive

Social Security

6.2%

Up to $176,100

Medicare

1.45%

All wages

Illinois Paystub Requirements

Under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, employers must provide:

Hours worked (for hourly employees)
Rate of pay
Gross amount of wages
Itemized deductions
Net pay
Pay period start and end dates

Paystubs for All Illinois Cities

Chicago
Aurora
Joliet
Naperville
Rockford
Springfield
Peoria
Elgin
Champaign
Waukegan
Cicero
Evanston

Illinois Paystub FAQ

What are Illinois paystub requirements?

Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (820 ILCS 115) requires employers to provide itemized statements showing hours worked, pay rate, gross wages, deductions, and net pay. Illinois is a 'required state' for paystubs.

What is the Illinois state income tax rate?

Illinois has a flat income tax rate of 4.95% on all taxable income. This makes Illinois tax calculations simpler than progressive tax states. Our generator automatically calculates IL state tax.

Do Chicago employers have additional requirements?

Chicago doesn't have a separate city income tax, but Cook County has additional taxes for some employment situations. Standard paystubs for Chicago employees follow Illinois state requirements.

How often must Illinois employers provide paystubs?

Illinois employers must provide paystubs at least semi-monthly (twice per month). Most employers provide paystubs with each paycheck, whether weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly.

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