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Washington D.C. | Wage and Tax Regulations

Washington D.C.
minimum wage

Minimum Wage

$17

Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)

$5.35

Maximum Tip Credit

$10.75

Washington D.C.
state income tax

State Withholding

Supplemental
Wage Rate

No provision

Unemployment insurance

Max. Taxable Earning	$9,000
Employee Deductions	None
Employee Tax Rates	1.9 - 7.4%
New Employer Rate	2.70%
Voluntary Contribution Permitted	No

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Recent Washington D.C. Employment Law Updates

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Legal Update

Date

Link

Reminder for District of Columbia Employers: PFML Rate Remains Unchanged; Unemployment Benefits Expected to Increase

August 29, 2025

Washington DC Tipped Minimum Wage Increase Paused Until at Least October 2025

July 31, 2025

Reminder Washington D.C.: Minimum Wage Increase in July 2025

April 30, 2025

Reminder: Wahington D.C. Pay Transparency Act Effective June 30, 2024

July 4, 2024

D.C. Updates its Voting Leave

July 4, 2024

Reminder: Washington D.C. to Have an Upgraded Minimum Wage

May 8, 2024

Washington D.C. Has an Upgraded Minimum Wage

March 20, 2024

Washington D.C. to Require Pay Transparency on Job Postings

February 26, 2024

Washington D.C. Employers Must Provide Paid Family Leave Notice

February 25, 2024

Washington D.C. to Have an Upgraded Minimum Wage

February 25, 2024

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