Office of Wage-Hour Compliance

Living Wage
Effective January 1, 2023 until June 30, 2023, the living wage rate is $16.50 per hour.
Effective July 1, 2023, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $17.00.

2023 Living Wage Poster

 

Beginning July 1, 2023, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase from $16.10 per hour to $17.00 per hour for all workers, regardless of the size of the employer.
 
Beginning May 1, 2023, the base minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $5.35 per hour to $6.00.

Beginning July 1, 2023, the base minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $6.00 per hour to $8.00. However, if an employee’s hourly tip earnings (averaged weekly) added to the base minimum wage do not equal the District’s full minimum wage, the employer must pay the difference

2023 Minimum Wage Increase Notice 

Minimum Wage Amendment Revision Act Poster – (English / Spanish / Chinese/ Amharic)

Need to file a claim? Click here.  

 

The Office of Wage-Hour conducts compliance audits and works to recover unpaid wages for employees who have not been paid pursuant to DC wage laws, either administratively or through court action. Wage-Hour compliance involves ensuring adherence to the wage laws of the District of Columbia by holding employers accountable to the laws.

 

For Employers 
Please click on the link above for wage law information for Employers. Information includes required postings, notice to hire, wage law notices, Minimum Wage Tip Portal and more. 

 

For Employees 
Please click on the link above for wage law information for Employees. You can find information on how to file a claim, types of claims, claim forms, factsheets, posters, and FAQs.

 

Education and Enforcement
Please click on the link above for information on laws enforced by the Office of Wage-Hour. You will also find wage law posters, fact sheets, notices, rulemaking, reports, and webinars.