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District of Columbia minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in District of Columbia
$18.40
an hour · $38,272 a year full time · about $31,801 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $736.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,472.00 |
| Per month | $3,189.33 |
| Per year | $38,272 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in District of Columbia after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in District of Columbia earns $38,272 a year. As a single filer, $2,413 goes to federal income tax, $2,928 to Social Security and Medicare, and $1,130 to District of Columbia income tax. That leaves $31,801, or $15.29 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $184.00 | $9,568 | $8,836 |
| 15 | $276.00 | $14,352 | $13,254 |
| 20 | $368.00 | $19,136 | $17,247 |
| 25 | $460.00 | $23,920 | $20,995 |
| 30 | $552.00 | $28,704 | $24,687 |
| 35 | $644.00 | $33,488 | $28,244 |
| 40 | $736.00 | $38,272 | $31,801 |
How District of Columbia compares
District of Columbia's minimum wage ranks 1st highest of the 50 states and DC. It is the highest in the country. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | $38,272 | — |
| Maryland | $15.00 | $31,200 | −$3.40 |
| Virginia | $12.77 | $26,562 | −$5.63 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At District of Columbia's minimum wage that is $27.60 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $7,176 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in District of Columbia in 2026?
$18.40 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in District of Columbia?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $18.40 an hour is $38,272 a year before taxes and about $31,801 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in District of Columbia?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,472.00 before taxes and takes home about $1,223.12.
Is District of Columbia's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $11.15 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $23,192 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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