Washington DC Paycheck Calculator
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Washington DC State Income Tax Rates (2025)
Washington DC has one of the highest income tax rates in the US, with a top rate of 10.75% on income over $500,000. DC also has no voting representation in Congress — residents pay federal taxes without full congressional representation.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$10,000 | 4% |
| $10,001–$40,000 | 6% |
| $40,001–$60,000 | 6.5% |
| $60,001–$250,000 | 8.5% |
| $250,001–$500,000 | 9.25% |
| Over $500,000 | 10.75% |
The minimum wage in Washington DC is $17.50/hr as of 2025. Washington DC's minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
How to Calculate Your Washington DC Paycheck
Your Washington DC take-home pay is your gross pay minus the following deductions:
This calculator also serves as a Washington DC payroll calculator, Washington DC salary calculator, Washington DC income calculator, and Washington DC take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "DC paycheck calculator" or "washington dc wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.
- Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status (10%–37%)
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
- Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% surtax on earnings over $200,000)
- Washington DC State Income Tax — calculated using Washington DC's 2025 tax brackets (top rate 10.75%)
- Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income