Calculate Overtime Pay in District of Columbia
Use the calculator above to determine your overtime pay. District of Columbia requires overtime pay at 1.5x your regular rate for hours over 40 per week.
District of Columbia Overtime Rules
DC minimum wage $17.27 (2024, indexed annually). Overtime at 1.5x for 40+ hours/week. Strong worker protections and pay transparency laws.
Minimum Wage & Baseline Pay
District of Columbia has a minimum wage of $17.27 per hour (effective 2024). This is the baseline for calculating overtime premiums.
Meal Break Requirements
Meal breaks: 30 min unpaid (or 20 min paid) for shifts over 6 hours.
Official Resources
For official information, consult these authoritative sources:
- https://otr.dc.gov
- https://www.dol.gov
Last verified: June 30, 2026