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District of Columbia Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the District of Columbia minimum wage is $17.95/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to District of Columbia.
Highest in the nation; DC re-indexes again on July 1, 2026.
District of Columbia wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$17.95/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. District of Columbia follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- State-set cash wage. DC is phasing its tip credit under Initiative 82, so the tipped cash wage changes mid-year. Confirm the current figure with the DC labor department.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Next business day. Quit: Next payday or within 7 days, whichever is earlier.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: No state requirement (follows federal; none mandated). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
District of Columbia pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to District of Columbia. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
District of Columbia follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
District of Columbia figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and District of Columbia's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.