Chicago's tipped workers will see a raise on Monday, July 1, as the city ordinance increases the tipped minimum wage from $9.48 to $11.02. This change is a result of a historic vote by Chicago's City Council in October 2023.
The ordinance will phase out the tipped minimum wage over five years, increasing it by eight percent annually until it aligns with the standard wage ($16.20 for businesses with four or more employees). Additionally, employees are entitled to five days of paid leave and sick leave after working 80 hours within a 120-day duration.
Mayor Brandon Johnson aims to position Chicago as the most pro-worker city by implementing these changes. This effort was supported by activists like One Fair Wage and faced opposition from groups fearing cost increases for operators, potentially leading to higher prices and business challenges.
National labor activist Saru Jayaraman noted Mayor Johnson's 2023 victory as pivotal in the passing of the ordinance. Although opponents attempted to introduce alternative proposals, the efforts to increase minimum wages were eventually successful in Chicago.
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