The minimum wage in Naperville is $15.00/hour in 2026. See how it compares to the regional living wage of $22.00/hour and local cost of living.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Calculate annual, monthly, and weekly income at any hourly wage in Naperville.
The minimum wage in Naperville is the Illinois statewide rate of $15.00/hour. Naperville follows the Illinois statewide minimum wage, which reached $15.00/hour in 2025. The city sits outside Cook County, so the higher Cook County and Chicago rates do not apply. The bigger question for most workers is how that compares to what it actually costs to live in Naperville. With average 1-bedroom rent near $1,700/month and a cost-of-living index of 118 (US average = 100), the gap between the minimum wage and a true living wage is significant.
| Benchmark (Naperville, 2026) | Hourly | Annual (full-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Regional living wage (single adult) | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| Regional living wage (family of four, one earner) | $44.00 | $91,520 |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| Average rent (1-bedroom, annual) | - | $20,400 |
Living wage figures: regional wage data for DuPage County. Minimum wage reflects the rate applicable to most private employers in Naperville.
Naperville is an affluent western suburb of Chicago known for top-rated schools and high household incomes, with corporate offices, a major research and technology corridor near Argonne and Fermilab, healthcare, and a vibrant downtown along the Riverwalk.
| Local Metric | Naperville (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 150,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | DuPage County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 118 |
| Regional living wage, single adult | $22.00/hour |
| Regional living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $44.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,700/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $2,050/month |
| Median home price | $480,000 |
| Median household income | $130,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 7.75% |
| Effective property tax rate | 2.1% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
The minimum wage in Naperville is the Illinois statewide rate of $15.00/hour. Naperville follows the Illinois statewide minimum wage, which reached $15.00/hour in 2025. The city sits outside Cook County, so the higher Cook County and Chicago rates do not apply. A full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks) earns about $31,200 per year gross before taxes at that rate.
Not for a single adult. Regional wage research estimates a single adult in DuPage County needs about $22.00/hour (roughly $45,760/year) to cover basic costs. That is $7.00/hour above the applicable minimum wage, and a one-earner family of four needs closer to $44.00/hour.
At $15.00/hour, full-time work (2,080 hours/year) produces about $31,200 gross. Part-time at 30 hours/week is roughly $23,400/year. Average 1-bedroom rent in Naperville is about $1,700/month, or $20,400/year.
Naperville follows the Illinois statewide minimum wage, which reached $15.00/hour in 2025. The city sits outside Cook County, so the higher Cook County and Chicago rates do not apply.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour and has not changed since 2009. Illinois sets a higher state minimum wage of $15.00/hour, reached in 2025, which applies in Naperville instead of the federal floor.