Chicago’s Minimum Wage Increase and Fair Workweek Changes Starting July 1st 2022

Starting July 1st 2022, Chicago's minimum wage will increase per the Minimum Wage Ordinance. For companies with 21 or more employees the minimum wage will increase to $15.40. For companies with 4-20 employees the minimum wage will increase to $14.50. Tipped employees will be $9.24 for businesses with 21 or more employees and $8.70 for businesses with 4-20 employees. 

Additionally, on July 1, 2022, scheduled enhancements to the Fair Workweek Ordinance will require employers in covered industries to post work schedules with at least 14 days’ notice, an increase from the previous 10 days’ notice. In another change, employees will need to earn less than $29.35 per hour or $56,381.85 per year to gain protection under the Fair Workweek Ordinance. Covered industries include building services, healthcare, hotel, manufacturing, restaurant, retail, or warehouse services. 

For more information from the city click here and from ADP here.