DC State Income Tax 2026
DC has a graduated income tax in 2026, with 7 brackets from 4% to 10.75%. On a $75,000 salary a single filer owes about $3,428 in DC income tax, an effective rate of 4.57%.
| Salary | DC income tax per year | Effective state rate | Per month | Take-home after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $634 | 2.11% | $52 | $25,650 |
| $40,000 | $1,234 | 3.08% | $102 | $33,085 |
| $50,000 | $1,834 | 3.67% | $152 | $40,521 |
| $60,000 | $2,453 | 4.09% | $204 | $47,936 |
| $75,000 | $3,428 | 4.57% | $285 | $58,163 |
| $100,000 | $5,531 | 5.53% | $460 | $73,648 |
| $150,000 | $9,781 | 6.52% | $815 | $104,009 |
| $250,000 | $18,281 | 7.31% | $1,523 | $164,900 |
How DC taxes wages
Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The calculator uses a standard deduction of $16,100 for a single filer and $32,200 for joint filers. The District of Columbia taxes wages at rates up to 10.75%. DC paid family leave is an employer tax, so it does not come out of a typical paycheck. There is no separate city tax on top of the District tax. Source: DC Office of Tax and Revenue.
What is not in the state income tax number
The state line here is income tax only. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T, and Social Security and Medicare are the same in every state. DC has no employee local wage tax in this calculator.
DC tax on a paycheck
For take-home pay after every tax, use the DC paycheck calculator, or the DC hourly to salary calculator if you are starting from a wage. Wages at the bottom of the scale: DC minimum wage. Every state at once: state income tax rates.
| Single filer, taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly, taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 4% | $0 to $10,000 |
| $10,000 to $40,000 | 6% | $10,000 to $40,000 |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 6.5% | $40,000 to $60,000 |
| $60,000 to $250,000 | 8.5% | $60,000 to $250,000 |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 9.25% | $250,000 to $500,000 |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 9.75% | $500,000 to $1,000,000 |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% | Over $1,000,000 |
| State | Top rate | State income tax per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia income tax (this page) | 10.75% | $3,428 | $58,163 |
| Maryland income tax | 6.5% | $3,198 | $58,393 |
| Virginia income tax | 5.75% | $3,498 | $58,094 |
| Delaware income tax | 6.6% | $3,609 | $57,983 |
Sources
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Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4% |
| $10,000 | 6% |
| $40,000 | 6.5% |
| $60,000 | 8.5% |
| $250,000 | 9.25% |
| $500,000 | 9.75% |
| $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4% |
| $10,000 | 6% |
| $40,000 | 6.5% |
| $60,000 | 8.5% |
| $250,000 | 9.25% |
| $500,000 | 9.75% |
| $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
Source: DC Office of Tax and Revenue. Head of household uses the single brackets on this page, except where the method above says otherwise.
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Questions
Does DC have a state income tax?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The top rate used on this page is 10.75%.
What is the DC income tax rate in 2026?
7 brackets from 4% to 10.75%. The bracket table on this page lists every rate.
How much DC income tax on $50,000?
About $1,834 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 3.67%. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are extra.
How much DC income tax on $100,000?
About $5,531 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 5.53%.
Is this the amount an employer withholds?
It is an estimate of the tax owed using the statutory rates, not the state’s wage-bracket withholding table, so a pay stub can differ.