In Illinois, workers are set to receive a pay boost as the minimum wage is scheduled to rise to $15 per hour come January 1, 2025. This increase is part of a progressive plan introduced by Governor JB Pritzker back in 2019 aimed at elevating the income of low-wage workers. Tipped employees are slated to make at least $9 per hour under the new scheme, whereas workers under the age of 18 will benefit from an increase to $13 per hour. This change aims to enhance living standards and stimulate economic growth by boosting consumer spending across the state.
“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 Governor 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.”
“For too long, Illinois’ working families have contributed to our shared home without fair compensation,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. “The increased minimum wage is a long-overdue recognition of those who keep us moving forward. I’m grateful to be part of an administration that keeps its word to the people we serve.”