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title: "Illinois Income Tax Calculator 2026: State & Federal Tax | TaxWren"
description: "Estimate 2026 Illinois state and federal income tax, see Illinois's brackets, and check your refund or amount owed. $75,000 of wages: about $3,568 state tax."
url: https://taxwren.com/income-tax-calculator/illinois
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Illinois income tax calculator

Illinois has a flat income tax of 4.95%. Estimate your federal and Illinois income tax, and your refund, below.

Total income tax 2026

15.0% effective

$75,000 income · Single · Illinois

$11,238

Add your withholding under “Other income, children, overtime and withholding” to see your refund or amount owed.

- Federal income tax: $7,670
- State income tax: $3,568

Social Security and Medicare on wages are withheld separately and are not part of income tax.

## How your income is taxed (federal)

-   10% on $12,400$1,240
    
-   12% on $38,000$4,560
    
-   22% on $8,500$1,870
    

Federal taxable income after the standard deduction: $58,900.

What this estimate assumes

-   Standard deduction (no itemizing)
-   No child tax credit
-   Other income taxed at ordinary rates (no qualified dividends or capital gains)
-   No local income tax
-   Excludes the 2025 law deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest

Estimate for information only, not tax advice. 2026 figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and state sources.

## Illinois income tax at common incomes

Wages only, standard deduction, 2026. Federal + Illinois tax; Social Security and Medicare not included.

| Wages | State (single) | Total (single) | Total (married) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $40,000 | $1,835 | $4,455 (11.1%) | $2,470 |
| $60,000 | $2,825 | $7,845 (13.1%) | $5,520 |
| $75,000 | $3,568 | $11,238 (15.0%) | $8,063 |
| $100,000 | $4,805 | $17,975 (18.0%) | $12,300 |
| $150,000 | $7,280 | $32,014 (21.3%) | $22,475 |
| $250,000 | $12,230 | $63,984 (25.6%) | $49,553 |

## Illinois brackets

4.95% over $0 (single).

## How Illinois taxes changed

Illinois's rates and deductions did not change for 2026. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit falls from $3,769 to $3,765 (−$4).

Illinois income tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit

Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary

|  | 2025 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top income tax rate | 4.95% | 4.95% |
| Standard deduction (single) | — | — |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $3,769 | $3,765 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $57,742 | $58,025 |

Each year uses that year's federal and Illinois rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. [Federal changes](/federal-tax-brackets) · [All data updates](/tax-law-changes)

Sources: [Illinois revenue department](https://tax.illinois.gov), [Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2026/), [IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf). [Methodology](/methodology).

## Illinois income tax FAQ

### What is the Illinois income tax rate for 2026?

Illinois has a flat income tax of 4.95%. The top rate is 4.95%.

### How much Illinois income tax do I pay on $75,000?

About $3,568 for a single filer with $75,000 of wages in 2026, on top of $7,670 of federal income tax.

### Does Illinois have local income taxes?

No. Illinois localities do not levy a separate income tax.

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