The DC minimum wage goes up TODAY, July 1, 2025 from $17.50 per hour to $17.95!
Unfortunately, in June, the DC Council voted to freeze this year's tipped minimum wage increase; the tipped minimum wage will REMAIN $10/hr. Employers of tipped workers are required to ensure their workers make at least $17.95 an hour - paying the difference between the tipped minimium wage and the full minimum wage.
We know there are many violations of the minimum wage and tipped minimum wage. Learn more about your workplace rights and what to do if your rights are violated:
https://www.knowyourrightsdc.org