District of Columbia Paycheck Calculator 2026
DC taxes residents' wages from 4% to 10.75%, and it taxes only people who live in the District.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,237.08
$58,164 per year · 77.6% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $295.00
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − District of Columbia state income tax
- $131.87
- Take-home pay
- $2,237.08
Estimate for 2026 using the rules on our methodology page. It is not tax advice; your employer's withholding and your return can differ.
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Create a pay stub from these numbersHow taxes work in District of Columbia
District of Columbia uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 4% to 10.8%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
Before the brackets apply, District of Columbia subtracts a standard deduction of about $16,100 for single filers.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each District of Columbia paycheck.
What changes a DC paycheck?
The Office of Tax and Revenue publishes seven brackets that apply to every filing status: 4% up to $10,000, 6% to $40,000, 6.5% to $60,000, 8.5% to $250,000, 9.25% to $500,000, 9.75% to $1 million and 10.75% above that. The middle band from $60,000 to $250,000 at 8.5% is where most salaried workers spend their marginal dollars.
The DC standard deduction follows the federal amount, and Congress overturned the District's attempt to decouple from the 2025 federal tax law in February 2026. The calculator uses $16,100 for a single filer, $32,200 for joint filers and $24,150 for a head of household. DC has no personal exemption.
A nonresident who works in the District does not owe DC income tax on wages, but a resident pays DC tax wherever they work. The estimate assumes a DC resident and leaves out age and blindness additions to the deduction. DC has no separate city or county income tax.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in District of Columbia
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in District of Columbia. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $47,937 per year — 79.9% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,020 | $193 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − District of Columbia state income tax | $2,454 | $94 |
| Take-home pay | $47,937 | $1,844 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2026 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Take-home pay at other salaries in District of Columbia
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | DC tax | Take-home per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,234 | $33,086 | $1,273 |
| $60,000 | $2,454 | $47,937 | $1,844 |
| $85,000 | $4,257 | $64,371 | $2,476 |
| $120,000 | $7,232 | $86,019 | $3,308 |
District of Columbia income tax rates used for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | 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% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | 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: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly.
Sources and limitations
The 2026 District of Columbia tax inputs on this page are based on District of Columbia tax source. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does District of Columbia have a state income tax?
District of Columbia has a progressive state income tax (4%–10.8%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the District of Columbia income tax rates?
District of Columbia has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 4% to 10.8%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in District of Columbia?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, District of Columbia withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.