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Minimum wage and worker rights in District of Columbia (2026)
Official data from the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 6, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$18.40 /hourSince July 1, 2026.
Tipped: $10.30.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $10.30.
Federal: $7.25.
Adjusted every July 1 for inflation. Tipped: 56% of the minimum.
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a week
Sick leaveUp to 7 paid days a yearBy size: 7 days (100+ employees), 5 days (25–99) or 3 days (1–24). Unused leave carries over.
VacationDepends on your employer's policyNo law requires vacation. Unused vacation is paid at separation only if the policy or contract says so.
Paid family leaveDC Paid Leave: from 2026-10-01, 12 wks parental, 10 medical, 6 family; max $1,100/week.
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