How Much Is District of Columbia State Income Tax in 2026? 4%–10.75%

Quick Answer: District of Columbia Income Tax at a Glance

Washington, D.C. has one of the steepest local income taxes in the country — seven brackets topping out at 10.75% on income over $1 million. It also matches the federal standard deduction. Estimate your 2026 take-home pay as a D.C. resident below.

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How D.C. taxes your income in 2026

D.C.'s 2026 brackets are 4% on the first $10,000 of taxable income, 6% to $40,000, 6.5% to $60,000, 8.5% to $250,000, 9.25% to $500,000, 9.75% to $1 million, and 10.75% above $1 million. D.C. conforms to the federal standard deduction — $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for joint filers in 2026 — which shields more income than most states' deductions do. The same bracket schedule applies to all filing statuses.

Taxes specific to living in the District

D.C. residents pay the District's income tax no matter where in the region they work — Maryland and Virginia cannot tax D.C. residents' wages, and D.C. has reciprocity with every state for nonresidents who work in the District. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from D.C. tax. D.C. also funds a paid family leave program through an employer-side payroll tax (0.62%), which doesn't come out of employee paychecks directly.

What this calculator includes (and excludes)

This estimate covers federal income tax, FICA, and D.C. income tax using the 2026 brackets and the federal-conforming standard deduction. It does not model D.C. tax credits (such as the earned income tax credit), itemized deductions, or non-wage income. Figures are estimates for planning purposes, not tax advice.

Take-Home Pay by Income Level in District of Columbia

The table below shows estimated annual take-home pay for a single filer with no credits or pre-tax contributions. It includes federal income tax, FICA, and District of Columbia state income tax.

Gross Income	Federal Tax	FICA	DC State Tax	Take-Home Pay
$50,000	$3,820	$3,825	$1,834	$40,521
$75,000	$7,670	$5,738	$3,429	$58,164
$100,000	$13,170	$7,650	$5,532	$73,649
$150,000	$24,734	$11,475	$9,782	$104,010
$200,000	$36,734	$14,339	$14,032	$134,896

Estimated Tax Breakdown

Take-home $73,649

Federal

$13,170 13.2%

State

$5,532 5.5%

FICA

$7,650 7.6%

Net Pay

$73,649 73.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D.C. income tax rate in 2026?

D.C. has seven brackets from 4% to 10.75%. Most middle-income residents fall in the 6.5%–8.5% range; the 10.75% top rate applies only to taxable income over $1 million.

I work in D.C. but live in Maryland or Virginia. Do I pay D.C. income tax?

No. D.C. does not tax nonresidents' wages. You pay income tax to your home state instead. Only D.C. residents pay the District's income tax.

Does D.C. tax Social Security benefits?

No. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from District of Columbia income tax.

How much is $75,000 after taxes in D.C.?

A single filer earning $75,000 pays roughly $3,429 in D.C. income tax and takes home about $58,164 per year after federal tax, FICA, and D.C. tax, based on this calculator's 2026 estimates. See the example table above for the breakdown.

Why is D.C.'s standard deduction so much larger than other states'?

D.C. conforms to the federal standard deduction, which is $16,100 for single filers in 2026. Most states set their own, smaller deductions — Virginia's is $8,500, for example — so D.C. residents keep more income untaxed at the local level.