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Illinois Sales Tax Calculator

The Illinois state sales tax is 6.25%. Local taxes bring the average combined rate to 8.98% (up to 11%).

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State rate 6.25%; average with local taxes 8.98%. Enter your exact local rate if you know it.
Total with tax
$108.98
Price before tax$100.00
Sales tax$8.98
Total$108.98
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Illinois sales tax on common amounts

PriceTax at 6.25% (state only)Tax at 8.98% (avg. combined)Total
$10.00$0.63$0.90$10.90
$50.00$3.13$4.49$54.49
$100.00$6.25$8.98$108.98
$500.00$31.25$44.90$544.90
$1,000.00$62.50$89.80$1,089.80
$5,000.00$312.50$449.00$5,449.00
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Rates at a glance

  • State rate: 6.25%
  • Average combined state + local rate: 8.98%
  • Highest combined rate: 11%
  • Groceries: The 1% state grocery tax ended on 1 January 2026, but hundreds of cities and counties have adopted their own 1% grocery tax.
  • Vehicles: Dealer sales pay 6.25% plus local tax; private-party sales use a separate flat tax schedule (RUT-50).

Your exact rate depends on the city, county and special districts where you buy (or where an item is delivered). Check your receipt or your state revenue department's rate lookup, then enter the exact rate in the calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Illinois?

The Illinois state sales tax rate is 6.25%. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 8.98% and the highest is 11%.

Are groceries taxed in Illinois?

The 1% state grocery tax ended on 1 January 2026, but hundreds of cities and counties have adopted their own 1% grocery tax.

How much is sales tax on a car in Illinois?

Dealer sales pay 6.25% plus local tax; private-party sales use a separate flat tax schedule (RUT-50).

How much is the tax on $100 in Illinois?

At the average combined rate of 8.98%, tax on $100 is $8.98, for a total of $108.98.

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