State Tax Guide · District of Columbia · 2026
District of Columbia Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled District of Columbia withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does District of Columbia have income tax?
District of Columbia levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
District of Columbia tax rates
Sourced progressive single-filer withholding rates range from 4% to 10.75%.
Encoded single-filer rates: 4%, 6%, 6.5%, 8.5%, 9.25%, 9.75%, 10.75%
Official source: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/dc-individual-and-fiduciary-income-tax-rates
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | District of Columbia withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,234 | $33,086 | $1,272.54 |
| $60,000 | $2,454 | $47,937 | $1,843.71 |
| $80,000 | $3,832 | $61,279 | $2,356.87 |
| $100,000 | $5,532 | $73,649 | $2,832.63 |
| $150,000 | $9,782 | $104,010 | $4,000.37 |
How to reduce District of Columbia tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current District of Columbia guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default single-filer method includes a $16,100 standard deduction or pre-bracket deduction amount.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. District of Columbia withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
District of Columbia salary after taxes
Browse state-specific salary pages for common annual salaries from $40,000 to $200,000.
District of Columbia salary guides
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Calculate your District of Columbia take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does District of Columbia have an income tax?
District of Columbia levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
What is the District of Columbia income tax rate for 2026?
District of Columbia uses sourced progressive single-filer rates ranging from 4% to 10.75% for the modeled withholding path.
How much District of Columbia tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated District of Columbia withholding on a $75,000 salary is $3,429 per year, or $131.87 per biweekly paycheck.
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