Champaign County taxpayers paid $198,857 in County Sales Tax in May, according to Illinois tax records.
This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when County Sales Tax collection stood at $189,032.
Over the past 12 months, Champaign County’s residents have collectively paid a total of $1.9 million 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May | $198,857 | 5.2% |
| April | $189,032 | 37% |
| March | $138,019 | -7.3% |
| February | $148,963 | -13.4% |
| January | $172,090 | 11.1% |
| December 2024 | $154,919 | -7.3% |
| November 2024 | $167,053 | 6.7% |
| October 2024 | $156,504 | 7.4% |
| September 2024 | $145,690 | -3.5% |
| August 2024 | $150,921 | -0.6% |
| July 2024 | $151,758 | -5.7% |
| June 2024 | $160,886 | 13% |
| May 2024 | $142,334 | – |
