Illinois Pay Stub Generator

Build an accurate Illinois pay stub with real 2026 state tax math β€” the generator comes pre-set to Illinois. Free to preview; pay only for the clean PDF download.

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Illinois taxes in 2026 β€” what lands on your stub

Example: $2,500 biweekly paycheck in Illinois

Gross pay (biweekly)$2,500.00
Federal income tax$216.15
State income tax (IL)$118.18
Social Security$155.00
Medicare$36.25
Net pay$1974.42

Assumes $2,500 biweekly gross ($65,000/year), single filing status, no pre-tax or post-tax deductions, no dependents, and no extra withholding. Mandatory lines show the current-period amount. Computed with TrueStub’s 2026 tax engine; estimates only β€” not tax advice.

Illinois pay stub law

Under 820 ILCS 115/10: The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act requires employers to furnish each employee with an itemized statement of deductions for each pay period, along with hours worked, rate of pay, and gross earnings.

Source: Illinois Department of Labor (labor.illinois.gov)

Illinois pay stub FAQs

Does Illinois require employers to give pay stubs?

The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act requires employers to furnish each employee with an itemized statement of deductions for each pay period, along with hours worked, rate of pay, and gross earnings.

What is the Illinois state income tax rate in 2026?

In 2026, Illinois levies personal income tax on wage earnings calculated from state withholding tables. TrueStub calculates exact withholding automatically.

Can a Illinois earnings statement be electronic?

Yes, electronic pay stubs are compliant in Illinois provided employees have access to view and print their statements.

What deductions appear on a Illinois pay stub?

Statutory deductions include Federal Income Tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and Illinois State Income Tax. Voluntary deductions such as 401(k) or health insurance can also be added.

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