DuPage County taxpayers paid approximately $58.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood just under $58.5 million.
The Countywide 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.
Countywide Sales Tax Collected in DuPage County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,626,776 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | $58,489,900 | 1% |
| 2022 | $57,917,704 | 10.1% |
| 2021 | $52,614,633 | 27.6% |
| 2020 | $41,246,024 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $40,957,938 | -7.3% |
| 2018 | $44,168,992 | – |
