According to the Illinois Department of Labor, the minimum wage in Illinois for 2023 is $13.00 per hour for workers 18 years of age and older. For tipped employees, the minimum wage is $7.80 per hour. For youths under 18 years of age who work less than 650 hours per calendar year, the minimum wage is $10.50 per hour. It is important to note that new employees (first 90 days of employment) over the age of 18 may be paid up to 50 cents less per hour.