Illinois Completes Minimum Wage Increase, Among Other Pro-Worker Law Changes
Date Posted: January 30, 2025
Posted In: News, Workforce,
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Another bump in Illinois’ minimum wage took effect on Jan. 1, as part of a number of changes in state’s Labor laws this year.
Illinois’ minimum wage increased to $15 an hour as of Jan. 1, the final step in a series of raises that began six years ago. Youth workers also will see an increase to $13 an hour, and tipped workers will be paid $9 an hour.
“Since day one of my administration, I’ve made it my mission to build an economy that works for everyone and raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour fulfills that promise to our working families,” said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. “This increase honors the workers who power our state and ensures they can better support their families, bringing us closer to a stronger, more equitable economy for all.”
Minimum wage workers are encouraged to review their pay stubs in the new year to ensure they are being paid correctly. Minimum wage complaints can be filed with the Illinois Department of Labor online or by calling the wage hotline at 800-478-3998.
“As the cost-of-living has gone up, the wage increases enacted by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Pritzker have helped Illinois workers pay for their everyday expenses,” said Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton agreed. “For too long, Illinois’ working families have contributed to our shared home without fair compensation,” she said. “I’m grateful to be part of an administration that keeps its word to the people we serve.”