Use this District of Columbia paycheck calculator to estimate take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), and District of Columbia state income tax. Enter salary or hourly wages, choose a pay frequency, and adjust filing status to explore what may land in your account.
The District of Columbia has its own progressive income tax on wages for DC residents; we use a simplified estimate.
Many workers live in Virginia or Maryland and work in DC — residency and work location both affect real-world withholding, so treat this page as a DC-resident planning view.
These results are planning estimates for tax year 2026. They are not an official pay stub, tax advice, or a substitute for your employer’s payroll system.
Federal taxes on a District of Columbia paycheck
Federal income tax is estimated by annualizing your pay, subtracting an approximate standard deduction, then applying 2026 IRS brackets. Social Security is withheld at 6.2% up to the 2026 wage base, and Medicare at 1.45% (plus Additional Medicare where applicable). Pre-tax deductions such as traditional 401(k) contributions can reduce taxable wages in this model.
District of Columbia state income tax
District of Columbia levies progressive (or otherwise non-flat) state income tax on wages. This page uses a simplified estimate until fuller bracket tables are published for every state. The District of Columbia has its own progressive income tax on wages for DC residents; we use a simplified estimate.
Why your stub may differ
Employers use IRS withholding methods, benefit elections, garnishments, local taxes, and supplemental wage rules that this tool simplifies. Always compare against your actual District of Columbia pay stub and W-4 settings.
Overtime in District of Columbia
DC overtime generally tracks federal FLSA weekly overtime for many employees. Use the District of Columbia overtime calculator for gross OT estimates, then run totals through this paycheck tool for tax estimates.
Example: $60,000 salary in District of Columbia
A single filer earning the equivalent of $60,000 per year in District of Columbia will typically see federal income tax and FICA withheld, plus a District of Columbia state tax estimate. Compare the same inputs on the Maryland paycheck page to see how regional tax posture changes estimated take-home.
Also try the District of Columbia overtime calculator or the self-employment / 1099 tax calculator. Also: pay converter.