Saline County taxpayers paid $38,021 in County Sales Tax in March, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $33,054.
Over the past 12 months, Saline County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $317,942 in County Sales Tax.
The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| March | $38,021 | 15% |
| February | $33,054 | 9.6% |
| January | $30,151 | 18.1% |
| December 2024 | $25,521 | 7.4% |
| November 2024 | $23,766 | 4.5% |
| October 2024 | $22,745 | -8.7% |
| September 2024 | $24,913 | -0.5% |
| August 2024 | $25,038 | 2.4% |
| July 2024 | $24,441 | 2.1% |
| June 2024 | $23,928 | 3.5% |
| May 2024 | $23,126 | -0.5% |
| April 2024 | $23,238 | 22.6% |
| March 2024 | $18,959 | – |
