Economy in Illinois

Illinois has an unemployment rate of 4.3%. The US average is 3.9%.

Illinois has seen the job market increase by 0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Illinois
- The Sales Tax Rate for Illinois is 8.7%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Illinois is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.

Income and Salaries for Illinois
- The average income of a Illinois resident is $30,019 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Illinois resident is $57,166 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.