District of Columbia Minimum Wage: $17.50/hr
Current minimum wage information for District of Columbia, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.
Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025 $17.50 State minimum wage
$10.00 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage
Key Takeaways
- State minimum wage: $17.50/hr.
- Tipped minimum wage: $10.00/hr.
- Effective: 2025-07-01.
- Scheduled increases: Annual CPI adjustments. DC continues to have the highest minimum wage in the nation. Tipped wage increasing toward full minimum wage under Initiative 82..
Wage Details
Scheduled Increases
Annual CPI adjustments. DC continues to have the highest minimum wage in the nation. Tipped wage increasing toward full minimum wage under Initiative 82.
Local Exceptions
DC is a single jurisdiction with no sub-localities.
Overtime Rules
DC follows federal FLSA overtime rules: 1.5x after 40 hours per week.
Exemptions
Standard FLSA exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional employees. DC has a higher salary threshold for exempt employees.
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