How to use this calculator
- Enter your District of Columbia workweek and actual punches, deducting unpaid breaks once.
- Enter your hourly rate and keep Federal selected to estimate overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
- Review the state rules and calculator limits below alongside your results.
Formula
The Federal preset calculates regular hours = min(workweek hours, 40) and overtime hours = max(workweek hours − 40, 0). Estimated gross pay = regular hours × rate + overtime hours × rate × 1.5.
Worked examples
District of Columbia: 5 shifts at $24
Schedule: 7:58 + 7:58 + 7:58 + 7:58 + 7:58 of net worked time. The engine calculates 39:50 (39.83 hours).
Regular: 39:50 (39.83 h); overtime: 0:00 (0.00 h); double time: 0:00 (0.00 h). At $24.00 per hour, estimated gross pay is $956.00.
District of Columbia: five longer shifts at $29
Schedule: 8:41 + 8:41 + 8:41 + 8:41 + 8:41 of net worked time. The engine calculates 43:25 (43.42 hours).
Regular: 40:00 (40.00 h); overtime: 3:25 (3.42 h); double time: 0:00 (0.00 h). At $29.00 per hour, estimated gross pay is $1,308.63.
District of Columbia minimum wage
$18.40 per hour from July 1, 2026 (adjusted each July 1).
District of Columbia overtime rule
1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. No daily overtime trigger.
District of Columbia wage and coverage note 1
Tipped employees: $10.30 per hour cash wage from July 1, 2026.
Calculator scope
This page starts with the Federal preset and one entered hourly rate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in District of Columbia?
$18.40 per hour from July 1, 2026 (adjusted each July 1).
What overtime rule applies in District of Columbia?
1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. No daily overtime trigger.
What wage and coverage details matter in District of Columbia?
Tipped employees: $10.30 per hour cash wage from July 1, 2026.
What does this calculator cover?
The Federal preset estimates overtime after 40 hours in a workweek using one entered hourly rate.
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