Illinois Minimum Wage 2024 Waitresses. But illinois' hourly tipped minimum wage ($8.40) towers above that of most midwestern states. Effective 01/01/2024 the illinois state minimum wage will increase to $14.00 per hour.

Tipped workers (workers who receive tips as part of their wage, like restaurant servers) have a minimum wage. Wages will continue to rise by 8% year over year until 2028, when tipped workers reach the full minimum wage.