Illinois SB2349 sets minimum hourly salaries for public higher education employees starting at $22 for 2025-2026, increasing annually.
Illinois SB2349 amends the Public Higher Education Act to establish minimum hourly salaries for employees at public higher education institutions. Starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, the minimum hourly rate is set at $22, increasing to $23 for 2026-2027 and $24 for 2027-2028. After 2027-2028, the minimum hourly rate will increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. This applies to employees providing educational support services, including custodial, transportation, food service, teaching assistants, and administrative staff.
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