How District of Columbia taxes your paycheck
District of Columbia has progressive income tax rates from 4% to 10.75% for tax year 2026, in 7 brackets. Before the rate applies, the calculator subtracts a standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly and $24,150 for heads of household.
Traditional 401(k) contributions are excluded from District of Columbia taxable wages, and Section 125 health premiums are excluded.
Figures are from 2026 DC D-40ES Estimated Payment for Individual Income Tax (tax year 2026).
Take-home pay examples in District of Columbia
A single filer earning $60,000 in District of Columbia, paid every two weeks, takes home about $1,843.71 per paycheck, or $47,937 a year. Of the $60,000, $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $2,454 to District of Columbia income tax.
At $100,000, take-home pay is about $73,649 a year ($2,832.63 per paycheck), with $5,532 of District of Columbia income tax. A married couple filing jointly on one $100,000 salary keeps about $80,547, because of the larger standard deduction and wider brackets. The table below shows more salaries.
Other District of Columbia payroll deductions
District of Columbia has no state-mandated employee payroll contribution, such as disability or paid family leave insurance, included in this calculator. Your paycheck may still show voluntary or employer-specific deductions.
Local income taxes in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has no local income taxes on wages.
Hourly pay in District of Columbia
A full-time worker earning $20 an hour (40 hours a week, $41,600 a year) in District of Columbia takes home about $1,318.29 every two weeks, or $659.15 a week on average, as a single filer. District of Columbia income tax takes $1,330 of that pay a year, an effective state rate of 3.197%. Choose Hourly wage in the calculator to enter your own rate and hours.
District of Columbia compared with neighboring states
On a $75,000 salary (single, no pre-tax deductions), take-home pay in District of Columbia is about $58,164 a year. It is higher in Maryland, and lower in Virginia. The comparison table below shows the difference in dollars. Where you live usually decides which state taxes your wages, but people who live in one state and work in another should check both states' rules on residency and credits.
What else to know about District of Columbia taxes
The same rate schedule applies to every filing status.
DC paid family leave is paid entirely by employers, so nothing is deducted from your paycheck for it.
What this estimate does not include
Tax credits, itemized deductions, other income, overtime, bonuses and post-tax deductions are not included, and actual withholding follows your Form W-4 and District of Columbia's own withholding rules. Use it as a planning estimate. For the method and the federal rules, see the main paycheck calculator.