Overtime for District of Columbia (2026)

How This Calculator Works in District of Columbia

This overtime calculator applies District of Columbia's specific overtime rules to estimate your total pay including overtime. Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked to see your regular pay, overtime pay, and gross total. It accounts for District of Columbia's weekly 40-hour rule and the standard 1.5x overtime multiplier.

District of Columbia Overview

DC follows the federal weekly overtime standard of time-and-a-half after 40 hours. The district has strong worker protection laws and a high salary threshold for overtime exemptions. The state minimum wage is $17.50 per hour — DC has one of the highest minimum wages in the nation at $17.50/hr, indexed to inflation for annual increases. The high minimum reflects DC's extremely high cost of living.

How District of Columbia Compares

District of Columbia's minimum wage of $17.50 is above the federal minimum of $7.25. Like most states, District of Columbia relies on the federal 40-hour weekly threshold for overtime. Neighboring Maryland has a minimum wage of $15.00 and uses only the weekly overtime standard.

The federal overtime standard requires 1.5x pay after 40 hours per week. District of Columbia's minimum wage of $17.50 exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25. Only a few states, including California and Alaska, mandate daily overtime in addition to the weekly threshold.

Tips for District of Columbia Residents

• 1District of Columbia's minimum wage is $17.50 per hour. Verify your base rate meets or exceeds this before calculating overtime — overtime pay is calculated on your regular rate, not the minimum.
• 2District of Columbia follows the federal weekly overtime standard: time-and-a-half for every hour beyond 40 in a workweek. There is no daily overtime trigger, so long individual shifts do not generate overtime unless your weekly total exceeds 40.
• 3Overtime pay in District of Columbia is subject to the state income tax (top rate 10.75%) plus federal taxes. Your effective overtime rate after taxes will be less than the gross 1.5x figure — budget accordingly.
• 4Track your hours meticulously. Under the FLSA, employers must pay overtime for all qualifying hours regardless of whether the overtime was pre-approved. Keep your own records as a backup.
• 5Salaried employees are not automatically exempt from overtime. To be exempt, you must meet specific duties tests and earn above the salary threshold. If you are classified as exempt but believe you should qualify, consult District of Columbia's department of labor.

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