Washington, D.C. Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay after federal & Washington, D.C. taxes
Updated for 2023 tax year on Sep 19, 2023
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Overview of Washington, D.C.
While not technically a state, we still include Washington, D.C. as one of the states. District of Columbia has a population of over 700 thousand (2019) and is the center of the United States government. It has the highest median household income at $82,336 (2017).
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 4% to 10.75%
- no state-level payroll tax
- has standard deductions
From Wikipedia
Understanding your Washington, D.C. paycheck
In Washington, D.C., your paycheck is shaped by two powerful forces: federal income taxes and FICA taxes. The federal income tax withholding depends on factors like your income, filing status, and exemptions. FICA taxes, which fund Social Security and Medicare, are split evenly between employees and employers, with each party contributing 7.65% of the 15.3% total tax.
Form W-4 serves as a Rosetta Stone for your employer, helping them decipher the appropriate amount of federal income tax to withhold from your paycheck. This form considers your filing status, income, and dependents. Be sure to update your W-4 whenever you experience significant life events, like getting married or having a child.
Constructing your financial fortress requires attention to your marital status and available pre-tax deductions. Deductions, such as 401(k) contributions or Health Savings Account (HSA) deposits, are removed from your gross pay before taxes. These deductions can reduce your taxable income, potentially lightening your tax burden.
In the nation’s capital, income tax rates form a progressive ladder. The income tax rate ranges from 4% to 10.75%.
Washington, D.C., provides its standard deductions based on your filing status. Taking advantage of these deductions can lower your taxable income and potentially reduce your overall tax liability. There are no exemptions in the capital.
The final destination on your paycheck journey is the realm of post-tax deductions. After calculating taxes, these deductions are taken from your pay and can include union dues, charitable donations, wage garnishments, or after-tax retirement account contributions. Understanding post-tax deductions allows you to evaluate your take-home pay and make informed financial decisions accurately.
Calculate your Washington, D.C. paycheck
Washington, D.C. tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax year 2022 will start from July 01 2021 to June 30 2022.
Calculating your District of Columbia income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal paycheck calculator:
- figure out your filing status
- work out your adjusted gross income [Net income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – Standard/Itemized deductions = Taxable income]
- understand your income tax liability [Taxable income × Income tax rate = Income tax liability]
- minus any tax liability, deductions, withholdings [Net income – (Income tax liability + Pre-tax deductions + Post-tax deductions + Withholdings) = Your paycheck]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
State income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $10,000 | 4% |
| $10,000 – $40,000 | 6% | ||
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 6.5% | ||
| $60,000 – $250,000 | 8.5% | ||
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 9.25% | ||
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 9.75% | ||
| $1,000,000+ | 10.75% | ||
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $10,000 | 4% |
| $10,000 – $40,000 | 6% | ||
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 6.5% | ||
| $60,000 – $350,000 | 8.5% | ||
| $350,000 – $1,000,000 | 8.75% | ||
| $1,000,000+ | 8.95% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$13,850 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $27,700 | |
| Head of Household | $20,800 | |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,950 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,900 | |
| Head of Household | $19,400 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,550 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,100 | |
| Head of Household | $18,800 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,400 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $24,800 | |
| Head of Household | $18,650 |
State exemptions
There are no state-level exemptions.
FAQs
What taxes do Washingtonians pay?
On top of the federal income tax, you must pay the state-level income tax ranges from 4% to 10.75%.
How much do you make after taxes in Washington, D.C.?
A single filer earning an annual wage of $83,000 will take home $61,852.25.
A married couple with a combined annual salary of $166,000 will get $122,095.10 after taxes.
How much taxes are deducted from an $83,000 paycheck in Washington, D.C.?
The total taxes deducted for a single filer are $1762.32 monthly or $813.37 bi-weekly.