District of Columbia paycheck taxes at a glance
District of Columbia has income tax from 4% to 10.75%. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 District of Columbia rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Progressive, 7 brackets (4%–10.75%) |
| Standard deduction | $16,100 single · $32,200 married |
| Personal exemption | $0 single · $0 married |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — DC is a single taxing jurisdiction; no separate local wage tax. |
| State payroll deductions | None |
The calculator applies the main District of Columbia rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
District of Columbia income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to District of Columbia taxable income, after deductions and exemptions.
| Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| $0 – $9,999: 4% | $0 – $9,999: 4% |
| $10,000 – $39,999: 6% | $10,000 – $39,999: 6% |
| $40,000 – $59,999: 6.5% | $40,000 – $59,999: 6.5% |
| $60,000 – $249,999: 8.5% | $60,000 – $249,999: 8.5% |
| $250,000 – $499,999: 9.25% | $250,000 – $499,999: 9.25% |
| $500,000 – $999,999: 9.75% | $500,000 – $999,999: 9.75% |
| $1,000,000+: 10.75% | $1,000,000+: 10.75% |
Take-home pay examples in District of Columbia
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,086 | $2,757 | $1,273 | $1,234 | 17.3% |
| $60,000 | $47,936 | $3,995 | $1,844 | $2,454 | 20.1% |
| $80,000 | $61,278 | $5,107 | $2,357 | $3,832 | 23.4% |
| $100,000 | $73,648 | $6,137 | $2,833 | $5,532 | 26.4% |
| $150,000 | $104,010 | $8,667 | $4,000 | $9,782 | 30.7% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- DC's top income tax rate is 10.75% on taxable income over $1 million.
- DC uses one bracket schedule for single and married filers.
- A planned sales tax increase to 7% was postponed; the rate stays 6% through September 30, 2027.
Also see the District of Columbia sales tax calculator.
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
What is the District of Columbia income tax rate for 2026?
District of Columbia has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets for single filers, from 4% to 10.75% for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in District of Columbia?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $47,936 a year ($3,995 a month) in District of Columbia, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and District of Columbia income tax ($2,454), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in District of Columbia?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and District of Columbia taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.