Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid just under $1.2 billion in sales taxes during 2024.
The county also ranked first in the Prairie State the year before, with just over $1.1 billion spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by Cook County residents in 2024 came from the County Home Rule Sales Tax.
The County Home Rule Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.
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.
2024 Cook County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| County Home Rule Sales Tax | $1,164,209,080 | 4.4% |
| Private Vehicle County Home Rule Sales Tax | $12,753,215 | -0.6% |
| County Sales Tax | $5,720,540 | 14.7% |
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