SUTA new-employer rate
2.7%
verified
SUTA wage base
$9,000
verified
Minimum wage
$18.40
verified
Workers' comp (typical)
$0.73/$100
rank 43/51 (1 = priciest)
2What this employee costs you
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in District of Columbia?
A full-time worker at $21.00/hour ($43,680 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $47,625 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $3,342, FUTA $42, District of Columbia unemployment $243 and typical workers' comp $319. That's $23.81 per hour worked.
What is the District of Columbia SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
2.7% on the first $9,000 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the District of Columbia minimum wage in 2026?
$18.40 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in District of Columbia?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts District of Columbia's all-industry index rate at $0.73 per $100 of payroll (rank 43 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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