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District of Columbia Income Tax Calculator 2026
What you owe District of Columbia on your income, with the 2026 rates and deductions. Updated November 15, 2026.
District of Columbia income tax for the year
$2,454
| Per month | $204.46 |
| Share of your income | 4.09% |
| Rate on your next dollar | 6.5% |
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction. State income tax only: federal tax is separate.
District of Columbia income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 4% |
| $10,000 – $40,000 | 6% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 6.5% |
| $60,000 – $250,000 | 8.5% |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 9.25% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 9.75% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
- Standard deduction (single): $16,100
District of Columbia income tax by income
| Income | District of Columbia tax | Share of income | Rate on next dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $156 | 0.78% | 4% |
| $30,000 | $634 | 2.11% | 6% |
| $40,000 | $1,234 | 3.08% | 6% |
| $50,000 | $1,834 | 3.67% | 6% |
| $60,000 | $2,454 | 4.09% | 6.5% |
| $75,000 | $3,429 | 4.57% | 6.5% |
| $100,000 | $5,532 | 5.53% | 8.5% |
| $150,000 | $9,782 | 6.52% | 8.5% |
| $200,000 | $14,032 | 7.02% | 8.5% |
| $300,000 | $22,786 | 7.60% | 9.25% |
| $500,000 | $41,286 | 8.26% | 9.25% |
Single filer with the standard deduction. The share of income is lower than the bracket rate because part of your income is not taxed and the first dollars fall in lower brackets.
District of Columbia income tax vs. neighboring states
| State | Rates | Tax on $60,000 | vs. District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4%–10.75% | $2,454 | — |
| Maryland | 2%–6.5% | $2,486 | +$33 |
| Virginia | 2%–5.75% | $2,636 | +$182 |
What a District of Columbia worker pays in total
State income tax is one part of the bill. On a $60,000 salary a single filer in District of Columbia pays $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,454 of District of Columbia income tax. That leaves $47,937 a year. The District of Columbia paycheck calculator shows it per paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income tax rate in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia taxes wages at rates from 4% to 10.75%, depending on income in 2026.
How much District of Columbia income tax do I pay on $60,000?
A single filer earning $60,000 pays about $2,454 in District of Columbia income tax in 2026. That is 4.09% of income, lower than the top bracket rate because of the deduction and the lower brackets.
How does District of Columbia compare with other states?
On a $60,000 salary, District of Columbia ranks 40th lowest of the 50 states and DC for state income tax. Among its neighbors, Maryland charges the least.
Is District of Columbia income tax on top of federal income tax?
Yes. State income tax is separate from federal income tax, and you pay both. On $60,000, that is $5,020 federal and $2,454 to District of Columbia.
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Sources
- District of Columbia tax agency, 2026 figures
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32
- How the figures are calculated
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