Elgin, IL Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 8.75% as of August 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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Elgin sales tax rate: 8.75%
The combined sales tax rate in Elgin, IL is 8.75% as of August 1, 2026: 6.25% state, 1% county and Regional Transportation Authority, and 1.5% city. Elgin has about 114,797 residents.
At 8.75%, a $500 purchase in Elgin adds $43.75 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $175.00. With a median household income of $88,316 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 10% of a week's income here.
Among the 8 Illinois places covered on this site, Elgin shares its 8.75% rate with Elmhurst. Rates run from 8.25% in Lake Zurich to 11.25% in Glenwood.
This is the Kane County part of Elgin; the Cook County part is 10.75%. The 1% state tax on groceries ended January 1, 2026; many cities and counties levy a 1% local grocery tax. The local tax on groceries in Elgin is not verified here and is not included. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Illinois revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Illinois Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.25%
Elgin Local Rate
2.5%
Elgin Combined
8.75%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: Illinois revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • The 1% state tax on groceries ended January 1, 2026; many cities and counties levy a 1% local grocery tax. The local tax on groceries in Elgin is not verified here and is not included
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Elgin
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.19 | $27.19 |
| $100.00 | $8.75 | $108.75 |
| $500.00 | $43.75 | $543.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $87.50 | $1,087.50 |
Based on the Elgin combined rate of 8.75% (August 1, 2026).
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