Delaware Paycheck Calculator
Work out net pay for a job in Delaware: federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax are applied to a $75,000 example that you can edit.
Delaware Wage Taxes at a Glance
Delaware uses graduated rates across 7 brackets, from 2.2% to 6.6%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $60,000 for a single filer. Single filers get an estimated state deduction of $3,250.
To change state withholding, submit Form DE W-4 to your employer.
Delaware has no sales tax and its first $2,000 of income is taxed at zero. Its new paid-leave program began collecting contributions in 2026, and employers may pass up to half of the 0.8% premium to employees, so check your pay stub.
Delaware Minimum Wage and Take-Home Pay
Employers in Delaware must pay at least $15.00 an hour (DOL, July 1, 2026 rates). Forty hours at that wage gross $600.00; after tax a single filer with no deductions takes home about $503.74 a week and $26,194 a year. State taxes and payroll programs claim roughly $1,055 a year at this level.
Against the $52,190 median wage in Delaware, a full-time minimum-wage year of $31,200 equals about 60%.
Check the Delaware labor department for the latest rate before relying on these numbers; the hourly paycheck calculator lets you try your own wage.
Typical Delaware Salaries and Their Take-Home Pay
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025) puts the median annual wage across all occupations in Delaware at $52,190, which is 2% above the US median of $50,980. The mean is $69,880 across about 484,800 wage and salary jobs.
Take-home for a single filer at each BLS pay level, after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs, paid every two weeks with no deductions:
| Delaware wage point | Gross a year | Kept a year | Kept per check | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower earners (10th percentile) | $31,650 | $26,531 | $1,020.43 | 16.2% |
| Typical worker (median) | $52,190 | $41,895 | $1,611.35 | 19.7% |
| Average (mean) | $69,880 | $54,720 | $2,104.60 | 21.7% |
| 75th percentile | $81,560 | $62,166 | $2,390.98 | 23.8% |
These figures cover employees only, not the self-employed, and your job title matters more than any average. Test your real salary in the salary paycheck calculator.
Delaware Payday Rules and Your Check Size
Delaware requires pay at least monthly. The Department of Labor summary behind this leaves out industry-specific exceptions; the Delaware labor department can confirm what applies to your job.
Using a $52,200 full-time salary (the BLS median wage there), this is what the permitted schedule pays a single filer with no deductions:
| Frequency | Gross each check | Net each check |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (12 a year) | $4,350.00 | $3,491.87 |
Compare frequencies in the pay frequency guide, or run your own numbers in the semimonthly and monthly calculators.
Delaware Deductions, Programs and Local Taxes
State Payroll Programs
The calculator does not add any employee-paid state payroll programs for Delaware.
Local Taxes
Wilmington levies a 1.25% city wage tax on people who work there.
Pre-Tax Deductions
Pre-tax 401(k), health insurance and HSA money usually comes off Delaware taxable wages too; paycheck deductions explains each.
How Delaware Tax Brackets Work
Where each Delaware rate starts and stops for a single filer once the $3,250 deduction is applied:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $2,000 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $5,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $20,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 to $25,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $60,000 | 5.55% |
| $60,000 and up | 6.6% |
From $30,000 to $150,000 in Delaware
A $75,000 salary leaves a single filer in Delaware with about $57,984 a year. That ranks 44 of 51 for take-home pay and is $897 below the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $972.96 | $25,297 | 15.7% | $988 |
| $45,000 | $1,404.50 | $36,517 | 18.9% | $1,821 |
| $60,000 | $1,836.03 | $47,737 | 20.4% | $2,653 |
| $75,000 | $2,230.13 | $57,984 | 22.7% | $3,609 |
| $100,000 | $2,843.12 | $73,921 | 26.1% | $5,259 |
| $150,000 | $4,047.38 | $105,232 | 29.8% | $8,559 |
Delaware Compared With Nearby States
Holding pay at $75,000 for a single filer, here is Delaware next to the states it borders or sits near:
| State | Net per year | State tax + programs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware (this page) | $57,984 | $3,609 | +$0 |
| Maryland | $58,396 | $3,196 | +$412 |
| New Jersey | $58,824 | $2,768 | +$840 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,290 | $2,302 | +$1,306 |
The last column is the yearly take-home difference against Delaware. The state where you work generally taxes your wages and your home state may give a credit, so check both before assuming one side of the border is better.
Ways to Raise Your Delaware Take-Home
- Where allowed, pre-tax money reduces Delaware tax at your top bracket (as high as 6.6%) as well as federal tax.
- Payroll uses Form DE W-4 for state withholding, so update it when your situation changes.
- Local taxes can apply on top: Wilmington levies a 1.25% city wage tax on people who work there.
- See paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions for the federal side.
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Delaware Paycheck FAQ
Is there state income tax on wages in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware has graduated rates from 2.2% to 6.6%.
How much of $60,000 do you keep in Delaware?
About $1,836.03 every two weeks, or $47,737 over the year, once federal tax, FICA and Delaware tax are taken out (single filer, no deductions).
What is the minimum wage in Delaware?
The US Department of Labor lists Delaware at $15.00 an hour for July 1, 2026. At 40 hours a week that is about $503.74 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the average salary in Delaware?
Median pay is $52,190 and the mean is $69,880 across all occupations in Delaware (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A single filer at the median keeps about $41,895 a year.
How frequently must Delaware workers be paid?
Delaware requires pay at least monthly. Industries and job types can differ; the state labor department can confirm.
Do cities or counties in Delaware tax wages?
Wilmington levies a 1.25% city wage tax on people who work there. Use the local income tax field in the calculator to include one.
Do I fill out a state W-4 in Delaware?
Delaware uses Form DE W-4 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
If I live in another state but work in Delaware, where do I pay tax?
Generally you owe income tax to the state where you work, and your home state gives a credit or exemption. For example, if you live in Maryland and work in Delaware, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
Does Delaware let you keep more of your pay than other states?
On a $75,000 salary for a single filer, Delaware ranks 44 of 51 (states and DC), with about $57,984 a year in take-home pay.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.