Quincy Reporter

State Representative Randy Frese provided an update on the minimum wage rates in Illinois through a Facebook post dated November 25. He said, "Minimum wage is set to increase again in Illinois on January 1."

"Minimum wage is set to increase again in Illinois on January 1," said Frese, according to Facebook.

According to Frese's Facebook post, he included a link to a report from WAND dated November 24, which offered more details for consumers regarding the forthcoming changes in the minimum wage rate.

Screenshot of State Rep. Randy Frese's Nov. 25 Facebook post | State Representative Randy Frese's Facebook page

The report indicates that there are different minimum wage amounts based on age. For individuals under 18, the current minimum wage is $12 per hour and will rise to $13 per hour. For those over 18, the current rate is $14 per hour, which will increase to $15 per hour starting January 1. This marks the final increment scheduled as part of a six-year plan initiated by the state's 2019 minimum wage bill. At that time, the minimum wage was set at $8 per hour with annual increases planned through January 1, 2025.

The Illinois Department of Labor provides additional information regarding wages for youths under 18 and tipped workers. Those under 18 are restricted to working fewer than 650 hours annually, equivalent to just over 54 hours monthly. Tipped workers may earn up to 60% of the minimum wage; in 2024, this was $8.40 per hour and will increase to $9 per hour on January 1. Overtime pay applies after working more than 40 hours weekly and must be calculated at one and a half times the regular rate.

Representative Frese serves as the State Representative for Illinois' 99th District. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences/Agriculture from Western Illinois University and has experience as a sales and service representative for White Farm Equipment. Frese later transitioned into industrial minerals sales before establishing his own businesses in Adams County. He and his wife are members of the Adams County Farm Bureau, and he has been involved with various boards including those for Adams County Fair and Quincy Catholic Charities.