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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Office of Labor Standards - City of Chicago (.gov)

New Wage Rates Announced


, the Chicago minimum wage for employers with 4 or more employees will be $16.60 per hour, while the tipped employee minimum wage will be $12.62 per hour. For youth workers, subsidized temporary youth employment programs, and subsidized transitional employment programs, the minimum wage will be $16.50 per hour.

Fair Workweek compensation ceilings will also increase on July 1, 2025. Covered Employees who earn equal to or less than $62,561.90 (salary) or $32.60 (hourly) will be covered by the ordinance.


Upcoming Informational Webinars:
Martes, 06/24 de las 02:00 pm a las 03:15 pm.
Actualizaciones a las Protecciones Laborales de Chicago-incluyendo el aumento anual al Salario Mínimo de la Ciudad, la amplificación a las métricas de compensación de la Semana Laboral Justa y la ampliación del acceso a la cause de acción privada.
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Thursday 06/26 2:00 pm to 03:15 pm
Updates to Chicago’s Labor Protections-including the annual increase to the City’s Minimum Wage, Fair Workweek compensation metrics, and expanded access to private cause of action.
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The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Office of Labor Standards (OLS) oversees Chicago's landmark labor laws through engagement and enforcement.

OLS processes complaints, conducts investigations, mediates disputes, directs settlement proceedings, issues violations and if necessary, seeks licensure discipline...



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