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Cook County (unincorporated) Minimum Wage 2026

Local minimum wage in Cook County (unincorporated), Illinois: $15.40/hour ($0.40 above the statewide $15.00 rate). Full-time ≈ $32,032/year before taxes.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

$15.40

Local hourly

+$0.40

vs state

$616

40-hr week

$32,032

FT annual

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Cook County (unincorporated) minimum wage snapshot

Cook County (unincorporated)’s local minimum wage is $15.40 per hour as of July 1, 2026, sourced from Cook County — Minimum wage. That compares with Illinois’s statewide rate of $15.00/hour and the federal FLSA floor of $7.25/hour. Full-time annualized pay at 2,080 hours is about $32,032 before taxes. Employers must pay the highest applicable federal, state, or local rate.

Local hourly

$15.40

Effective July 1, 2026

vs state

+$0.40

Illinois $15.00

40-hr week

$616

$32,032/yr FT

vs federal

+$8.15

FLSA $7.25

Key takeaways for Cook County (unincorporated)

  • Cook County (unincorporated) minimum wage is $15.40/hour (effective July 1, 2026).
  • Full-time (40 hrs) ≈ $616/week or $32,032/year before taxes.
  • $0.40/hour above the Illinois statewide rate ($15.00).
  • Federal floor is $7.25/hour — local ordinances can be higher.

Weekly and annual pay at Cook County (unincorporated) minimum wage

Gross pay before taxes at $15.40/hour — useful for budgeting before opening the paycheck calculator.

Hours / weekWeeklyAnnual (×52)
20 hrs$308$16,016
30 hrs$462$24,024
40 hrs$616$32,032

Other Illinois local minimums

Chicago

$17.05/hr

Cook County (unincorporated) minimum wage FAQ

Cook County (unincorporated)’s local minimum wage is $15.40/hour effective July 1, 2026 (source: Cook County — Minimum wage). That is about $32,032 per year at 40 hours/week × 52 weeks.

Yes. Cook County (unincorporated) is $0.40/hour above the Illinois statewide rate of $15.00/hour — about $832 more per full-time year.

At $15.40/hour for 40 hours/week: about $616/week and $32,032/year before taxes. Part-time at 20 hours/week is about $308/week.

The rate on this page is effective July 1, 2026. Confirm the current ordinance with Cook County — Minimum wage — local floors often index annually.

The federal FLSA floor is $7.25/hour. Cook County (unincorporated)’s local rate is $8.15/hour higher. Covered employers must pay the highest of federal, Illinois, or local.

This profile lists the standard (non-tipped) local floor. Tip credit rules, if any, follow Illinois and local ordinances — check Cook County — Minimum wage for tipped cash wages.

Generally employers with covered employees working in Cook County (unincorporated). Coverage, size thresholds, and exemptions vary by ordinance — read Cook County — Minimum wage or consult counsel for your worksite.

Browse every local rate we track under minimum wage by city, or open the Illinois state page for sibling localities. Rates change; always verify the ordinance effective date.

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