Illinois Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate Illinois sales tax from a pre-tax amount—state rate prefilled.
Last updated: 2026-07-01
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Illinois: state 6.25% · avg local 2.73% · combined 8.98%.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Exact rates vary by address. Confirm before filing or collecting tax.
Illinois sales tax rates
| Layer | Rate |
|---|---|
| State | 6.25% |
| Average local | 2.73% |
| Combined average | 8.98% |
| Max local (table) | 4.75% |
Sample cities
| City | Local | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 4.000% | 10.250% |
| Springfield | 2.500% | 8.750% |
FAQ
What is Illinois’s state sales tax rate?
The statewide rate is 6.25%. Average local taxes bring the combined figure to about 8.98%; Chicago’s sample combined rate is higher.
Why is Chicago different?
Chicago layers city and district taxes on top of the state rate. Use the city sample when estimating Chicago purchases.
Are groceries taxed in Illinois?
Illinois eliminated its one-percent state sales tax on food items effective 2026, but some locals still tax food—verify locally.
Does this tool file Illinois returns?
No. It only estimates tax amounts in your browser.