How District of Columbia taxes your paycheck
D.C. taxes wages at the same seven brackets for every filing status, from 4% to 10.75% (rates unchanged since 2022), with no personal exemption. D.C. does not use the OBBBA federal standard deduction: the FY2027 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2026 (D.C. Act 26-416, effective Aug 13, 2026) sets a D.C. basic standard deduction of $15,000 single, $22,500 head of household and $30,000 joint for 2025, indexed from 2025 so the 2026 amounts are unchanged. Congress overturned D.C.'s earlier decoupling law in February 2026 (Public Law 119-78), and the same act allows the new tips, overtime, car-loan interest and senior deductions for 2026.
2026 District of Columbia income tax brackets
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 4% |
| $10,000 to $40,000 | 6% |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 6.5% |
| $60,000 to $250,000 | 8.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 9.25% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 9.75% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $15,000 | $30,000 | $22,500 |
| Personal exemption | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Local income taxes
The District has no separate local or city wage tax; the D.C. individual income tax is the only income tax on wages for residents.
Take-home pay in District of Columbia at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | District of Columbia taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $700 | $25,585 | $984 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,300 | $33,020 | $1,270 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,900 | $40,455 | $1,556 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,525 | $47,865 | $1,841 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,500 | $58,093 | $2,234 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,625 | $73,555 | $2,829 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,875 | $103,916 | $3,997 |
How District of Columbia compares
At a $60,000 salary, District of Columbia ranks #38 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in District of Columbia
The District of Columbia minimum wage is $18.40 an hour as of July 1, 2026. A full-time minimum wage job pays $38,272 a year before taxes and about $31,735 after taxes. See the full District of Columbia minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
The standard deduction rests on a 90-day emergency act (effective August 13, 2026); if it lapses without a temporary or permanent replacement, or Congress disapproves the permanent version, D.C. reverts to the federal $16,100 / $32,200 / $24,150. Ignores the 65+/blind add-on, the D.C. EITC, property tax credits, the itemized deduction phase-out and the tips/overtime/senior deductions. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does District of Columbia have a state income tax?
Yes. District of Columbia taxes wages at graduated rates from 4% to 10.75% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in District of Columbia?
A single filer earning $60,000 in District of Columbia keeps about $47,865 a year, or $3,989 a month, in 2026. That ranks 38 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does District of Columbia have local income taxes?
The District has no separate local or city wage tax; the D.C. individual income tax is the only income tax on wages for residents.
What is the minimum wage in District of Columbia?
The minimum wage in District of Columbia is $18.40 an hour as of July 1, 2026. Full time, that is $38,272 a year before taxes and about $31,735 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- DC Office of Tax and Revenue - DC Individual and Fiduciary Income Tax Rates
- D.C. Act 26-416 - Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2026 (Subtitle VII-I, Tax Code Conformity and Clarification)
- D.C. Official Code 47-1801.04 (definitions incl. cost-of-living adjustment and standard deduction)
- DC OCFO - Fiscal Impact Statement, Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act of 2026 (Apr 13, 2026)
- Public Law 119-78 (H.J.Res. 142, disapproving the D.C. tax conformity temporary act), GovInfo
- D.C. Paid Family Leave - Employer information (employer-paid 0.75%, no employee deduction)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)