Illinois Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Illinois. See FICA, federal withholding, and Illinois state tax up to 4.95%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Illinois. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Illinois state income tax up to 4.95%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Illinois payroll facts: State income tax up to 4.95%. Median household income: $72,205. State minimum wage: $14/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Illinois?
Illinois employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Illinois state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Illinois?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $72,205 salary, expect $6,137-$7,221 in additional employer taxes annually.
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