US state minimum wage
Minimum wage in District of Columbia
$18.40 per hour
Effective 2025-07-01 · Source: dol.gov
Highest in the nation. CPI-indexed with July 1 annual adjustment. Next adjustment expected 2026-07-01.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $18.40
- Daily
- $147
- Weekly
- $736
- Monthly
- $3,189
- Annual
- $38,272
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- $18.40
- Weekly (40h)
- $736
- Monthly
- $3,189
- Annual
- $38,272
Minimum wage in District of Columbia: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in District of Columbia?
- The minimum wage in District of Columbia is $18.40 per hour, effective 2025-07-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the District of Columbia minimum wage works out to about $38,272 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Highest in the nation. CPI-indexed with July 1 annual adjustment. Next adjustment expected 2026-07-01.