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Delaware taxes income above $2,000 at rates rising to 6.6% above $60,000. Starting in 2025 a new Paid Leave program also appears on many paychecks, and Wilmington workers pay a 1.25% city earned income tax.

Updated October 31, 2026 for the 2026 tax year · Reviewed by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team · How we calculate

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Delaware paycheck calculator

1. Your pay

How are you paid?
Your pay before any taxes or deductions.

2. Your tax situation

Married filing separately? Choose Single.
Used for state exemptions and credits.
Benefits and deductions401(k), health insurance, HSA
Percent of each paycheck. 2026 limit: $24,500 a year.
Amount taken out of each paycheck.
Amount per paycheck.
Roth 401(k), union dues and similar, per paycheck.
Form W-4 detailsSecond job, dependents, extra withholding
Yearly total from W-4 Step 3: $2,200 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent.
Not from a job, e.g. interest (W-4 Step 4a).
Beyond the standard deduction (W-4 Step 4b).
Optional (W-4 Step 4c).
Only if you asked for it on your state form.

Your paycheck

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Delaware paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxGraduated rates from 2.2% to 6.6%
Standard deduction$3,250 single, $6,500 married
Personal exemptions & credits$110 tax credit per person
Local income taxesWilmington earned income tax (1.25%)
Disability / paid leave deductionsDE Paid Leave (employers with 25+ workers) (0.4%)
Federal taxesIncome tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%

Good to know

  • Brackets: 0% to $2,000, then 2.2%, 3.9%, 4.8%, 5.2%, 5.55% and 6.6% above $60,000.
  • Standard deduction $3,250 single / $6,500 married; $110 personal credit per person.
  • Delaware Paid Leave: 0.8% total for employers with 25+ workers, employees pay up to half (0.4%).
  • Wilmington earned income tax: 1.25% for residents and people who work in the city.

Delaware salary after taxes (2026)

Take-home pay at common Delaware salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax benefits, your local tax setting. 2026 rates.
SalaryFederal taxFICAState & localTake-home / yearPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$1,108$25,177$968.34
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,703$32,617$1,254.49
$50,000$3,820$3,825$2,298$40,057$1,540.65
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,893$47,497$1,826.80
$75,000$7,670$5,738$3,909$57,684$2,218.60
$100,000$13,170$7,650$5,659$73,521$2,827.73
$125,000$18,734$9,563$7,409$89,295$3,434.40
$150,000$24,734$11,475$9,159$104,632$4,024.31

Delaware hourly paycheck examples

Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Delaware. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.

40 hours a week, single filer, no overtime or benefits.
Hourly wageWeekly grossWeekly take-homeYearly take-home
$15.00/hr$600.00$501.34$26,070
$18.00/hr$720.00$590.62$30,712
$20.00/hr$800.00$650.14$33,807
$25.00/hr$1,000.00$798.94$41,545
$30.00/hr$1,200.00$947.74$49,282
$40.00/hr$1,600.00$1,209.20$62,878

Delaware vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Delaware and the states around it.

$75,000 a year, single filer, biweekly, no pre-tax benefits, default local settings.
StateState & local taxesTake-home / yearPer paycheck
Pennsylvania$2,355$59,238$2,278.37
New Jersey$3,101$58,491$2,249.66
Delaware$3,909$57,684$2,218.60
Maryland$5,389$56,203$2,161.66

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Frequently asked questions

Do I pay Delaware Paid Leave?

If your employer has 25 or more workers it may deduct up to 0.4% of wages. Some employers pay the full cost; untick it in the calculator if so.

Who pays the Wilmington wage tax?

Wilmington residents and non-residents who work in Wilmington pay 1.25% of earned income.

What is the Delaware income tax rate in 2026?

Delaware has graduated rates from 2.2% to 6.6%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.

How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Delaware?

A single filer earning $50,000 in Delaware takes home about $40,057 a year, or $1,540.65 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $2,298 in Delaware taxes.

How much is $100,000 after taxes in Delaware?

About $73,521 a year ($2,827.73 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 26.5%.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Delaware?

Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $798.94 a week, or $41,545 a year.

How often are the Delaware rates updated?

We verify federal and Delaware rates every January and whenever Delaware changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.

Sources

Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.