Illinois families are burdened with some of the highest taxes in the country, making it harder for them to get ahead. A recent study from WalletHub ranked Illinois 51st—dead last— for tax rates among all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
📌 Illinois’ state and local tax rate is 16.6%, compared to the U.S. average of just 10.9%. That means Illinois families are paying roughly 52% more in taxes than the average American household.
📌 A median U.S. household in Illinois pays $13,099 per year in state and local taxes—money that could be going toward savings, education, or investments in their future.
This ranking is a wake-up call. We need tax relief for Illinois families, not more burdensome policies that make it even more expensive to live and work here. It’s time for responsible leadership that prioritizes lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, and a better future for hardworking Illinoisans.
WalletHub, States with the Highest & Lowest Tax Rates | March 4, 2025