Minimum wage in District of Columbia
$18.40 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $38,272 a year before tax (our calculation). Adjusted annually on July 1 by formula
Note: Adjusted annually on July 1 by formula
Minimum wage
$18.40
an hour
A year, full time
$38,272
A month
$3,189
Rank
51 of 51
1 = lowest; +154% vs U.S.
| State | Minimum wage | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $16.94 | 49 |
| Washington | $17.13 | 50 |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | 51 |
| U.S. | $7.25 | - |
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in District of Columbia?
$18.40 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $38,272 a year before tax (our calculation). Adjusted annually on July 1 by formula
How does District of Columbia's minimum wage compare?
District of Columbia ranks 51 of 51 (1 = lowest). The federal minimum is $7.25 an hour.
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