Illinois Unemployment Benefits Calculator 2026
2026Estimate your unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois. Calculate weekly benefit amount, maximum duration, and total potential benefits based on IL unemployment rules.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Illinois Unemployment Benefits Overview
Illinois has a flat income tax rate of 4.95% on all taxable income. The state constitution requires a flat-rate income tax. A 2020 ballot initiative to switch to graduated rates was rejected by voters.
Illinois does not have a standard deduction but offers a personal exemption of $2,625 per person (2025). Additional exemptions are available for age 65+ and blindness.
The Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program requires employers with 5+ employees and no employer-sponsored retirement plan to auto-enroll workers in a state-facilitated Roth IRA.
Illinois has one of the highest effective property tax rates in the nation at approximately 2.07%. Cook County (Chicago) and surrounding collar counties have particularly high rates.
Illinois imposes an estate tax on estates exceeding $4 million, with graduated rates up to 16%. The state minimum wage is $15.00/hr statewide and $16.50/hr in Chicago.
Illinois Unemployment Key Facts (2026)
| State Income Tax | 0.0495% (flat) |
| State Sales Tax | 0.0625% |
| Minimum Wage | $15/hr |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | No |
| Paid Family Leave | No |