Minimum wage in Chicago and Cook County set to increase July 1
- Posted on June 29, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Minimum wage in Chicago and Cook County set to increase July 1
Chicago’s minimum wage will increase July 1, when it will hit $17.05 for most workers across the city. Cook County’s minimum wage will go up to $15.40.