Saline County taxpayers paid approximately $2.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection stood at approximately $2.2 million.
The Special County Retailers Occupation 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.
Special County Retailers Occupation Tax Collected in Saline County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,148,145 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | $2,185,630 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | $2,149,726 | 5.4% |
| 2021 | $2,039,406 | 29.6% |
| 2020 | $1,573,732 | 11.3% |
| 2019 | $1,413,858 | -8.9% |
| 2018 | $1,552,017 | – |
