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Delaware Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

Delaware applies a progressive state income tax with rates from 0% on the first slice of income up to a top marginal rate of 6.6% on income above $60,000 for single filers. Wilmington adds a 1.25% city wage tax that applies to residents and to non-residents who work within city limits, the only Delaware municipality with such a tax. Delaware Paid Leave deductions began phasing in during the prior tax year; the employee share is small relative to state income tax. The state has no traditional State Disability Insurance program. For a typical wage earner outside Wilmington, the visible state line on a pay stub is the Delaware state tax alone. This calculator estimates 2026 Delaware take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and state tax, with optional pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions.

vs. baseline ($85,000 single filer)

A $85,000 salary in Delaware takes home approximately $4,900 less than the same salary in a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida.

Delaware state tax breakdown

Single-filer state income tax brackets used by the calculator for 2026.

Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $2,0000%
$2,000 - $5,0002.20%
$5,000 - $10,0003.90%
$10,000 - $20,0004.80%
$20,000 - $25,0005.20%
$25,000 - $60,0005.55%
$60,000+6.60%

Cities in Delaware

Local jurisdictions with employee payroll tax. Linked entries have a dedicated city page; others can be selected in the calculator below.

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Delaware paycheck FAQ

What is Wilmington's city wage tax?
Wilmington levies a 1.25% local wage tax on residents and on non-residents who work within city limits. It is withheld from each paycheck and is in addition to Delaware state income tax.
Does Delaware have State Disability Insurance?
No traditional SDI program. Delaware Paid Leave is the closest equivalent, a small employee payroll deduction phasing in during recent tax years to fund family and medical leave benefits.
How does Delaware compare to neighboring Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's state rate is 3.07% flat, plus local Earned Income Tax in most municipalities. Delaware's progressive schedule tops at 6.6%, but only Wilmington adds a city wage tax. For a typical worker outside Philadelphia or Wilmington, the gap depends on which side of the border their salary falls.
How does the Delaware 0% bracket work?
The first $2,000 of taxable income for a Delaware filer is taxed at 0%. Above that, the brackets step up through 2.2%, 3.9%, 4.8%, 5.2%, 5.55%, and finally 6.6% at the top.

Take-home at common salaries for Delaware

Dedicated salary-anchor pages with a federal-state-FICA breakdown, vs-baseline callouts, and a calculator pre-set to that salary and Delaware.

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How This Page Is Reviewed

The Delaware paycheck page is reviewed against primary federal and state sources before each major tax-year update. Source links below are the references used to validate brackets, wage bases, and supported local taxes.

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Last reviewed

2026-04-20