District of Columbia Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in District of Columbia is $18.40 per hour in 2026. That is $11.15 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
District of Columbia minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the District of Columbia minimum wage. Monthly and annual figures assume you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are not deducted.
Note The highest minimum wage in the nation: $18.40/hr as of Jul 1, 2026 (indexed to inflation each July). The tipped cash wage is on a phase-up schedule.
District of Columbia minimum-wage earnings at $18.40/hr
| Hours / week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20h | $368 | $1,595 | $19,136 |
| 30h | $552 | $2,392 | $28,704 |
| 40h (full time) | $736 | $3,189 | $38,272 |
Gross (before-tax) pay. Effective 2026; some cities set higher local minimums, and rates change — verify with the District of Columbia labor department.
What District of Columbia’s minimum wage means
- 01 At $18.40/hr, a full-time week of 40 hours pays $736.00 before tax.
- 02 Over a year of full-time work (2,080 hours) that is about $38,272 gross.
- 03 Your take-home pay is lower after federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in District of Columbia in 2026?
The District of Columbia minimum wage in 2026 is $18.40 per hour. That is $11.15 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. The highest minimum wage in the nation: $18.40/hr as of Jul 1, 2026 (indexed to inflation each July). The tipped cash wage is on a phase-up schedule.
What is District of Columbia's minimum wage per year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year) at $18.40/hr earns about $38,272 a year before tax — roughly $3,189 a month or $736 a week.
Is District of Columbia's minimum wage going up?
The highest minimum wage in the nation: $18.40/hr as of Jul 1, 2026 (indexed to inflation each July). The tipped cash wage is on a phase-up schedule.
What is the tipped minimum wage in District of Columbia?
Tipped employees in District of Columbia can be paid a cash wage of $12.00/hr, as long as tips bring their total to at least the $18.40/hr minimum. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
Do cities in District of Columbia have a higher minimum wage?
Possibly. Some cities and counties set local minimum wages above the state rate, and those local rates apply where they are higher. Always verify the rate for your specific city with the District of Columbia labor department.
Is this District of Columbia minimum wage calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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