Take-Home Hourly Rate Calculator for Illinois Servers
What Illinois servers and bartenders actually take home per hour. Pre-filled with the Illinois tipped minimum of $9.00/hr — adjust to your real wage if higher.
Last reviewed Apr 23, 2026
Illinois tipped wage rules
- Tipped minimum cash wage: $9.00/hr
- Regular minimum wage: $15.00/hr
- Tip credit: Limited / capped
- Effective: 2026-01-01
Illinois caps the tip credit. Tipped workers earn at least $9.00/hr in cash wages — your employer adds tips on top, but cannot dip below the cash floor.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor — Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
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How this is calculated
- Multiply hours by your hourly wage → base pay.
- Add card tips and cash tips, then subtract tip-out → take-home.
- Divide take-home by hours worked → your take-home hourly rate.
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FAQ
What is the tipped minimum wage in Illinois?
As of 2026-01-01, Illinois's tipped minimum wage is $9.00/hr and the regular minimum wage is $15.00/hr. Illinois caps the tip credit. Tipped workers earn at least $9.00/hr in cash wages — your employer adds tips on top, but cannot dip below the cash floor.
How is take-home hourly rate calculated for Illinois servers?
Multiply hours by your base wage (in Illinois, often $9.00/hr), add card and cash tips, then subtract tip-out. Divide by hours worked. The calculator above does this for you.
Should I include cash tips?
Yes. Cash tips are part of take-home. Track them daily and include them here.