How Washington, DC taxes your income
Washington, DC has state income tax rates from 4% to 10.75% for 2026. The Washington, DC paycheck calculator above splits your pay into each tax so you can see exactly what leaves every paycheck.
- Standard deduction: $16,100 (single) or $32,200 (married filing jointly).
- Pre-tax 401(k) contributions reduce your Washington, DC taxable wages.
Washington, DC tax brackets for 2026
| Taxable income 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% |
Married couples filing jointly use the same bracket thresholds in Washington, DC.
Notes about Washington, DC rules
The District of Columbia ties its standard deduction to the federal amount.
What this calculator includes
It uses 2026 federal income tax brackets for single filers and married couples filing jointly, Social Security and Medicare tax, and the Washington, DC rules above. It does not include dependents, tax credits other than those listed, itemized deductions, self-employment tax, or head of household filing.
Rates, brackets and deductions as published for tax year 2026 (state data sourced February 2026).
Frequently asked questions
What are the state income tax rates in Washington, DC?
Washington, DC uses graduated rates from 4% to 10.75% for 2026. Each rate applies only to the slice of taxable income inside its bracket. The full bracket table is on this page.
What deductions does Washington, DC allow in this calculator?
Washington, DC has a standard deduction of $16,100 (single) or $32,200 (married filing jointly). These are the only Washington, DC deductions and credits the calculator uses. Itemized deductions and dependents are not included.
Do 401(k) contributions lower my Washington, DC income tax?
Yes. Pre-tax 401(k) contributions are taken out of your Washington, DC taxable wages as well as your federal taxable wages. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Which federal taxes apply to my pay in Washington, DC?
Federal income tax uses 2026 brackets from 10% to 37% after the $16,100 standard deduction for single filers. Social Security is 6.2% on wages up to $184,500 and Medicare is 1.45% on all wages, with 0.9% extra above $200,000 ($250,000 for joint filers).
Does this calculator include local taxes?
No. City, county and school-district income or payroll taxes are not included. If your area charges one, your real take-home pay will be a little lower.
How is each paycheck calculated?
Your yearly figures are worked out first and then divided by the number of pay periods in a year (52, 26, 24 or 12). Real paychecks can differ slightly because employers withhold with their own tables.
How current is the Washington, DC data?
Rates, brackets and deductions as published for tax year 2026 (state data sourced February 2026). Tax laws change, so confirm important numbers with the official sources listed below.
Official and data sources
- Washington, DC – state tax agency
- IRS – Federal income tax rates and brackets
- Social Security Administration – Contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation – State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
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Disclaimer: results are estimates for information only. They are not tax, legal or financial advice.