Quick Answer: Illinois minimum wage is $15 per hour in 2026 for most workers, which is more than double the federal rate. Chicago has a higher minimum wage of $16.60 per hour as of July 1, 2025. Tipped workers must receive at least $9 per hour base pay in Illinois, or $12.62 in Chicago. The […]
Idaho’s minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour in 2026, unchanged since July 24, 2009. This rate matches the federal minimum wage exactly. Idaho has no scheduled increases for 2027 or beyond. Workers earning minimum wage in Idaho make $15,080 per year before taxes when working full-time (40 hours per week). This places Idaho among the […]
Hawaii’s minimum wage increases to $16.00 per hour on January 1, 2026. This is $1.50 higher than the current 2025 rate of $14.50 and $8.75 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25. However, Hawaii faces a unique challenge. The state has one of the highest costs of living in the nation, yet its minimum wage […]