District of Columbia Income Tax Calculator
District of Columbia uses a progressive state income tax with 7 rates, up to a top rate of 10.75%.
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1/5 addedDistrict of Columbia state tax brackets
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 4% |
| $10,000 – $40,000 | 6% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 6.5% |
| $60,000 – $250,000 | 8.5% |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 9.25% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 9.75% |
| $1,000,000 – ∞ | 10.75% |
Take-home pay in District of Columbia at different incomes
2026 estimates for a single filer with wage income: federal income tax, District of Columbia income tax, and Social Security and Medicare (FICA). Self-employment tax, local taxes and state payroll taxes are not included.
| Gross salary | Federal tax | District of Columbia tax | FICA | Total rate | Take-home / year | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $890 | $356 | $1,913 | 12.6% | $21,842 | $1,820 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,834 | $3,825 | 19.0% | $40,521 | $3,377 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $5,532 | $7,650 | 26.4% | $73,649 | $6,137 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,032 | $14,339 | 32.6% | $134,896 | $11,241 |
How District of Columbia taxes your income
District of Columbia uses 7 progressive rates from 4% to 10.75%. Only the slice of income inside each band is taxed at that band's rate, so your effective state rate is lower than the top rate.
We subtract an estimated $16,100 (the state standard deduction plus any dollar-amount personal exemption) from your income before applying the District of Columbia brackets.
Not modelled: personal tax credits, most income-based phase-outs, deductibility of federal tax where a state allows it, local income taxes (for example city or county taxes), and state payroll taxes such as disability or family-leave contributions.
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District of Columbia income tax FAQ
What is the District of Columbia state income tax rate for 2026?+
District of Columbia has a progressive state income tax for 2026, with rates rising to 10.75% at the top. See the bracket table above for each band.
How much tax would I pay on $50,000 in District of Columbia?+
For a single filer earning $50,000 in wages, our estimate is $3,820 federal income tax, $1,834 District of Columbia income tax and $3,825 Social Security and Medicare tax, a combined 19.0%, leaving about $40,521 a year ($3,377 a month).
Does District of Columbia have a state income tax?+
Yes. District of Columbia taxes wage income at progressive rates, in addition to federal income tax and Social Security and Medicare tax.
Does this calculator include Social Security and Medicare tax?+
The take-home table does: 6.2% Social Security on wages up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare, and an extra 0.9% Medicare above $200,000. The interactive calculator above shows income tax only. Self-employment tax is not included.
Does District of Columbia have local income taxes?+
Our estimate covers state income tax only. Some places charge extra local income tax (city, county or school district). Check District of Columbia's revenue department for the local taxes that apply where you live or work.
How accurate is this District of Columbia estimate?+
It is a planning estimate for a single filer. State brackets come from the Tax Foundation's 2026 table (published February 2026), updated for later rate changes we could confirm, and we do not model credits or most phase-outs. Confirm with the District of Columbia revenue department before filing.