Saline County taxpayers paid $802,317 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $833,860.
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 Saline County Over Last 7 Years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $802,317 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | $833,860 | -1% |
| 2022 | $842,389 | 4.8% |
| 2021 | $804,143 | 26.5% |
| 2020 | $635,552 | 10.4% |
| 2019 | $575,877 | -7.4% |
| 2018 | $621,838 | – |
