Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood just over $6.4 million.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,876,801 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | $6,402,019 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | $6,054,653 | 8.5% |
| 2021 | $5,580,506 | 56.5% |
| 2020 | $3,565,237 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | $3,377,879 | -11.2% |
| 2018 | $3,805,633 | - |
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