District of Columbia income tax calculator
District of Columbia taxes income at rates from 4% to 10.75%. See your District of Columbia tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 4.8% · top rate 10.75%. Ranks #47 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
District of Columbia income tax in 2026
DC uses the same brackets for every filing status and follows the federal standard deduction.
District of Columbia brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 4% | $0 |
| 6% | $10,000 |
| 6.5% | $40,000 |
| 8.5% | $60,000 |
| 9.25% | $250,000 |
| 9.75% | $500,000 |
| 10.75% | $1,000,000 |
The same brackets apply to every filing status.
Take-home pay in District of Columbia by salary (single, 2026)
| Salary | DC tax | Federal | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $634 | $1,420 | $25,651 |
| $50,000 | $1,834 | $3,820 | $40,521 |
| $75,000 | $3,429 | $7,670 | $58,164 |
| $100,000 | $5,532 | $13,170 | $73,649 |
| $150,000 | $9,782 | $24,734 | $104,010 |
| $250,000 | $18,282 | $51,304 | $164,901 |
Wages only, standard deduction, no pre-tax savings; local income taxes excluded. Effective District of Columbia rate at $75,000: 4.6%.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the District of Columbia Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the District of Columbia income tax rate for 2026?
District of Columbia has graduated rates from 4% to 10.75% in 2026. DC uses the same brackets for every filing status and follows the federal standard deduction.
How much District of Columbia tax will I pay on $75,000?
About $3,429 for a single filer with only wages in 2026 (an effective 4.6%), leaving roughly $58,164 after federal, state, Social Security and Medicare tax. Change the inputs above for your own situation.
What was the District of Columbia income tax rate in 2025?
District of Columbia's 2026 structure is shown on this page. Brackets and rates were the same or only inflation-adjusted between 2025 and 2026.
Does District of Columbia have local income taxes?
District of Columbia does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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