Illinois sales tax calculator
Illinois charges 6.25% statewide, plus local taxes of 2.73% on average (up to 4.75%): 8.98% on a typical purchase.
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Total with tax
$108.98
$8.98 sales tax at 8.98%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (8.98%) | +$8.98 |
| Total | $108.98 |
Illinois 6.25% + local 2.73%
Illinois sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 6.25%
- Average local rate: 2.73%, highest 4.75%
- Average combined rate: 8.98%, number 8 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
- Highest combined rate: 11%
Sales tax on common purchases in Illinois
Tax added to the price, rounded to the cent as sellers do.
| Price | State 6.25% | Average 8.98% | You pay | Highest 11% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.63 | $0.90 | $10.90 | $1.10 |
| $25 | $1.56 | $2.25 | $27.25 | $2.75 |
| $50 | $3.13 | $4.49 | $54.49 | $5.50 |
| $100 | $6.25 | $8.98 | $108.98 | $11.00 |
| $250 | $15.63 | $22.45 | $272.45 | $27.50 |
| $500 | $31.25 | $44.90 | $544.90 | $55.00 |
| $1,000 | $62.50 | $89.80 | $1,089.80 | $110.00 |
| $5,000 | $312.50 | $449.00 | $5,449.00 | $550.00 |
| $30,000 | $1,875.00 | $2,694.00 | $32,694.00 | $3,300.00 |
Illinois and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $2,694 in Illinois: Iowa $612 less, Indiana $594 less, Kentucky $894 less, Missouri $160.50 less, Wisconsin $978 less.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6.25% | 8.98% | $8.98 | $89.80 | $2,694 |
| Iowa | 6% | 6.94% | $6.94 | $69.40 | $2,082 |
| Indiana | 7% | 7% | $7.00 | $70.00 | $2,100 |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% | $6.00 | $60.00 | $1,800 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.445% | $8.45 | $84.45 | $2,533.50 |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 5.72% | $5.72 | $57.20 | $1,716 |
Sales tax and income tax in Illinois
Single filer, 2026: Illinois's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($898 at 8.98%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Iowa $2,322, Wisconsin $2,431, Indiana $2,441, Kentucky $2,582, Missouri $2,727, Illinois $3,723, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Illinois wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,485 | $1,835 | $2,733 |
| $60,000 | $47,565 | $2,825 | $3,723 |
| $100,000 | $74,375 | $4,805 | $5,703 |
Illinois also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the Illinois paycheck calculator. Got a receipt with tax included? Use the reverse sales tax calculator. All states: sales tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Illinois?
6.25% statewide and 8.98% on average with local taxes, as of July 1, 2026. The highest combined rate is 11%. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Illinois?
$8.98 at the average rate of 8.98%, so you pay $108.98. At the state rate alone it is $6.25.
How do I calculate Illinois sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 8.98% = $89.80, total $1,089.80. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,089.80 ÷ 1.0898 = $1,000.00.
Is Illinois sales tax high?
Illinois ranks 8 of 51 for the average combined rate: 8.98% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Illinois?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $2,694 in Illinois: Iowa $612 less, Indiana $594 less, Kentucky $894 less, Missouri $160.50 less, Wisconsin $978 less. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.