Delaware Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Delaware taxes wages at 0% to 6.6% in 2026. Enter your salary or hourly pay to see your take-home pay per paycheck after federal, state and local taxes.
Delaware take-home pay by salary (2026)
| Salary | State + local tax (single) | Take-home (single) | Per paycheck (biweekly) | Take-home (married) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $988 | $25,177 | $968 | $26,882 |
| $50,000 | $2,098 | $40,057 | $1,541 | $42,387 |
| $75,000 | $3,609 | $57,684 | $2,219 | $61,038 |
| $100,000 | $5,259 | $73,521 | $2,828 | $79,376 |
| $150,000 | $8,559 | $104,632 | $4,024 | $114,351 |
| $200,000 | $11,859 | $136,330 | $5,243 | $147,049 |
Delaware income tax brackets 2026
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $2,000 | $0 – $2,000 |
| 2.2% | $2,000 – $5,000 | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| 3.9% | $5,000 – $10,000 | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| 4.8% | $10,000 – $20,000 | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| 5.2% | $20,000 – $25,000 | $20,000 – $25,000 |
| 5.55% | $25,000 – $60,000 | $25,000 – $60,000 |
| 6.6% | $60,000+ | $60,000+ |
Standard deduction: $3,250 single, $6,500 married filing jointly; exemption credit $110 per person.
Delaware tax details
- Rate schedule unchanged since 2014 (30 Del. C. § 1102). HS 2 for HB 13 (new brackets from 2026) was still in committee, not enacted.
- Personal credit $110 per exemption (nonrefundable), plus $110 more if age 60+. Standard deduction amounts are fixed in statute (§ 1108).
- Local taxes: Wilmington levies a 1.25% earned income (wage) tax on residents and on nonresidents working in the city; no other municipality taxes income.
Sources: delcode.delaware.gov · delcode.delaware.gov · legis.delaware.gov · taxfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Delaware?
About $57,684 a year, or $2,219 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026. That is after $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 FICA and $3,609 state income tax.
Does Delaware have a state income tax?
Yes. Delaware has graduated rates from 0% to 6.6% in 2026.
What is the minimum wage in Delaware?
See the Delaware minimum wage page for 2026 and 2027 rates.
Are there local income taxes in Delaware?
Wilmington levies a 1.25% earned income (wage) tax on residents and on nonresidents working in the city; no other municipality taxes income.