DuPage County taxpayers paid approximately $6.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in April, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $4.6 million.
Over the past 12 months, DuPage County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $61.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax.
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.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $6,088,210 | 31.6% |
| March | $4,626,680 | -3.4% |
| February | $4,787,580 | -18.6% |
| January | $5,881,350 | 15.8% |
| December 2024 | $5,077,110 | -4.2% |
| November 2024 | $5,297,080 | 6.3% |
| October 2024 | $4,981,690 | <-0.1% |
| September 2024 | $4,983,710 | 1.3% |
| August 2024 | $4,918,960 | -1.2% |
| July 2024 | $4,977,330 | -4.1% |
| June 2024 | $5,191,890 | 15.8% |
| May 2024 | $4,482,120 | -7.8% |
| April 2024 | $4,860,697 | – |
