Calculate Washington D.C. state income tax, federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and net take-home pay.
2026 Washington D.C. tax rates · FICA · D.C. D-4
State Income Tax
Up to 10.75% (progressive)
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
D.C. D-4
Calculate Your Washington D.C. Paycheck
Enter your salary or hourly rate and get a full breakdown: Washington D.C. state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact net pay.
Washington D.C. uses a progressive income tax with a top rate of 10.75%. Higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income — different brackets apply to different income ranges.
Washington D.C. has nine income tax brackets with a top rate of 10.75% on income over $1 million. DC residents pay both DC income tax and all federal taxes.
D.C. residents pay federal income tax despite having no voting representation in Congress — a long-standing political issue for district residents.
Washington D.C. Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxUp to 10.75% (progressive)
Tax TypeProgressive (brackets)
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormD.C. D-4
Additional Payroll Taxes
Paid Family Leave: employer-funded (0.26%–0.62% of wages)
FAQ
Washington D.C. payroll tax questions
What is the top Washington D.C. income tax rate for 2026?
Washington D.C.'s top income tax rate is 10.75% for 2026. This is a marginal rate — it only applies to income above the top bracket threshold. Lower income falls into lower brackets. Use the calculator above to see your effective rate.
What taxes do Washington D.C. employees pay on their paycheck?
Washington D.C. employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); (4) Washington D.C. state income tax (Up to 10.75% (progressive)); (5) Paid Family Leave. The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Washington D.C. employees use?
Washington D.C. employees complete D.C. D-4 for state withholding in addition to the federal W-4. Employers use both forms to calculate the correct combined withholding amount.