District of Columbia Minimum Wage 2026: $17.95/hr
Last updated: June 2026 — Source: District of Columbia Department of Labor
District of Columbia has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $17.95/hr applies to most covered employees.
Minimum Wage
$17.95
per hour
Tipped Wage
$10.00
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
2026-01-01
District of Columbia Overtime Rules
Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
State overtime law Yes — state law
DC requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 per week. DC Wage Theft Prevention Act may provide additional protections.
Additional Information
DC: $17.95/hr from Jan 1, 2026; increases to $18.40/hr on July 1, 2026 (CPI-indexed annual adjustment). DC has the highest minimum wage in the nation. Tipped minimum cash wage is $10.00/hr.
Official source: District of Columbia Department of Labor · Overtime: state labor standards