Illinois Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
Find up-to-date Illinois sales tax rates for 2026. The state rate is 6.25%, local add-ons up to 4.00%, with an average combined rate around 8.75%. Includes exemptions and breakdowns for major cities.
Illinois applies a statewide sales tax rate of 6.25%. Local governments may add additional taxes, bringing combined rates up to 10.25% in major cities like Chicago.
Illinois Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — this calculator uses the average combined rate for Illinois.
Overview of Illinois Sales Tax
Illinois’s sales tax applies to most goods and some services at a 6.25% state rate. Counties, municipalities, and transit authorities can add local sales taxes for public funding needs.
Comparison With Neighboring States
Indiana averages 7%, Wisconsin 5.5%, and Missouri around 8.3%. Illinois’s combined rates are higher, especially in urban centers.
Business Tax Information
All retailers must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax. Monthly or quarterly returns are required depending on sales volume.
All Cities in Illinois
Browse detailed city-level rates across Illinois.
Chicago
10.00%
Chicago applies one of the highest combined sales tax rates in the U.S. at 10%, which includes state, county, and cit...
Aurora
7.75%
Aurora’s combined sales tax rate is about 7.75%, including state and local portions.
Naperville
7.75%
Naperville’s total rate averages 7.75%, including the 6.25% state rate and local taxes.
Rockford
8.25%
Rockford’s total rate of 8.25% includes both city and county surcharges.
Springfield
8.25%
Springfield’s total rate is approximately 8.25%, including the Illinois state tax and local additions.
Peoria
8.75%
Peoria’s combined rate is roughly 8.75%, reflecting state, county, and city taxes.
Elgin
7.75%
Elgin’s total rate is about 7.75%, consistent with other Chicago metro suburbs.
Joliet
8.25%
Joliet applies an 8.25% combined sales tax, including state and local portions.
Evanston
9.00%
Evanston’s combined sales tax rate is approximately 9%, including Cook County and state portions.
Champaign
8.75%
Champaign’s total rate is around 8.75%, combining state and local taxes.
FAQs for Illinois
What is Illinois’s state sales tax rate?
6.25% statewide.
Can local governments add taxes?
Yes, cities and counties can add their own sales taxes.
What’s the highest total rate in Illinois?
Up to 10.25% in Chicago.
Are groceries taxed?
Groceries are taxed at a reduced rate of 1%.