District of Columbia Pay Stub Generator

Build an accurate District of Columbia pay stub with real 2026 state tax math β€” the generator comes pre-set to District of Columbia. Free to preview; pay only for the clean PDF download.

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District of Columbia taxes in 2026 β€” what lands on your stub

Example: $2,500 biweekly paycheck in District of Columbia

Gross pay (biweekly)$2,500.00
Federal income tax$216.15
State income tax (DC)$106.87
Social Security$155.00
Medicare$36.25
Net pay$1985.73

Assumes $2,500 biweekly gross ($65,000/year), single filing status, no pre-tax or post-tax deductions, no dependents, and no extra withholding. Mandatory lines show the current-period amount. Computed with TrueStub’s 2026 tax engine; estimates only β€” not tax advice.

District of Columbia pay stub law

Under D.C. Code Β§ 32-1008(b): The District of Columbia Wage Theft Prevention Act requires employers to furnish each employee with an itemized statement with every wage payment showing gross wages, itemized deductions, net wages, and exact hours worked.

Source: D.C. Department of Employment Services (does.dc.gov)

District of Columbia pay stub FAQs

Does District of Columbia require employers to give pay stubs?

The District of Columbia Wage Theft Prevention Act requires employers to furnish each employee with an itemized statement with every wage payment showing gross wages, itemized deductions, net wages, and exact hours worked.

What is the District of Columbia state income tax rate in 2026?

In 2026, District of Columbia levies personal income tax on wage earnings calculated from state withholding tables. TrueStub calculates exact withholding automatically.

Can a District of Columbia earnings statement be electronic?

Yes, electronic statements are allowed in DC if employees can access and print them without cost.

What deductions appear on a District of Columbia pay stub?

Statutory deductions include Federal Income Tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and District of Columbia State Income Tax. Voluntary deductions such as 401(k) or health insurance can also be added.

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