Minimum wage Verified

DC minimum wage rises to $18.40

Effective date
2026-07-01
Who it covers
All employers
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • DC minimum wage rises to $18.40, effective 2026-07-01.
  • Who it covers: All employers.
  • Annual CPI adjustment.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: All employers with workers in District of Columbia. Update payroll rates for any hourly employees below the new rate and refresh the required wage poster now (in effect since 2026-07-01); also review salaried-exempt thresholds and pay ranges that are pegged to the minimum wage. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00

Official sources

  • www.dol.gov
    https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state