IL SB2552

Increases minimum wage for workers 26 years or older to $9 per hour on January 1, 2017, $9.50 per hour on January 1, 2018, and $10 per hour on January 1, 2019.

Maintains minimum wage of $8.25 per hour for workers 18-25 years old effective January 1, 2017.

Allows employers to pay new employees (18 years or older) up to 50¢ less than the minimum wage during their first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment, with exceptions for temporary laborers and irregular workers.

Prohibits municipalities, including home rule municipalities, from establishing a minimum wage higher than the state minimum wage and preempts home rule authority on this issue.

Preserves existing exceptions for gratuities (up to 40% of minimum wage), camp counselors, and day camp counselors in wage calculations.