Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
In total, residents paid just under $5 million in sales taxes during May.
The county also ranked seventh in the Prairie State the month before, with just over $5.2 million spent in sales taxes.
The largest share of sales taxes paid by St. Clair County residents in May came from the Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax.
The Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for other taxing jurisdictions' 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.
| Type of Tax | Total Amount Collected | % Change From Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax | $2,943,597 | -4% |
| Countywide Sales Tax | $958,925 | -5.6% |
| County Flood Protection Tax | $753,661 | -4.9% |
| County Sales Tax | $295,397 | -6.5% |
| Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax | $42,954 | -15% |
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