Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid approximately $4.4 million in sales taxes during 2024.
The county also ranked 51st in the Prairie State the year before, with just under $4.3 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by DeKalb County residents in 2024 came from the 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.
2024 DeKalb County Sales Tax Revenues by Type
| Type of Tax | Amount Collected in Year | % Change From Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Countywide Sales Tax | $3,451,951 | 3.4% |
| County Sales Tax | $986,304 | 5.5% |
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