How District of Columbia Taxes Affect Your Paycheck

District of Columbia uses a progressive income tax system, with rates 4% to 10.75%.

Most employees in District of Columbia have federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare withheld from each paycheck in addition to any applicable state withholding.

District of Columbia does not generally impose broad local wage income taxes, which keeps paycheck withholding simpler than many local-tax jurisdictions.

District of Columbia Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Taxable Income	Tax Rate
$0 – $10,000	4.00%
$10,000 – $40,000	6.00%
$40,000 – $60,000	6.50%
$60,000 – $250,000	8.50%
$250,000 – $500,000	9.25%
$500,000 – $1,000,000	9.75%
$1,000,000+	10.75%

Other District of Columbia Payroll Taxes

District of Columbia does not generally require employee SDI withholding. Employer unemployment taxes are typically not deducted from employee wages.

Federal Taxes That Apply in District of Columbia

In addition to District of Columbia state taxes, your District of Columbia paycheck is subject to federal taxes:

Federal Income Tax: 10% to 37% based on your income and filing status
Social Security Tax: 6.2% on income up to $176,100 (2026)
Medicare Tax: 1.45% on all income, plus 0.9% additional Medicare tax on income over $200,000

Tax Data Sources

State tax rates and brackets sourced from:

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