Wayne County taxpayers paid $63,645 in County Sales Tax in August, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $61,717.
Over the past 12 months, Wayne County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $726,304 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August | $63,645 | 3.1% |
| July | $61,717 | -4.9% |
| June | $64,874 | -1.2% |
| May | $65,686 | -7.9% |
| April | $71,330 | 27.8% |
| March | $55,810 | 3.5% |
| February | $53,921 | -12.6% |
| January | $61,667 | 14.7% |
| December 2024 | $53,761 | -12.3% |
| November 2024 | $61,287 | 4.8% |
| October 2024 | $58,482 | 8.1% |
| September 2024 | $54,124 | 18.4% |
| August 2024 | $45,697 | – |
