Delaware Paycheck Calculator 2026

A Delaware (DE) paycheck and payroll calculator for hourly and salaried workers. Enter your pay to see how much federal tax, Delaware state tax, Social Security and Medicare come out of each paycheck in Delaware, and what you take home.

Updated November 2, 2026 for 2026 federal and Delaware tax rates

Progressive — up to 6.60%Wilmington, Dover, Newark

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How much tax comes out of a paycheck in Delaware?

On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Delaware pays about $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare and $3,719 in Delaware state tax a year. That is about 23% of pay, leaving $2,226 per biweekly paycheck.

The same salary in Texas, which has no state income tax, takes home $2,369 per paycheck, so Delaware tax costs about $143 a check.

Delaware take-home pay by hourly wage and salary (2026)

Single filer, full time (2,080 hours a year), no 401(k) or other deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.

Delaware take-home pay by hourly wage and salary, 2026
PayPer yearDE state taxTake-home / yearBiweekly paycheck
$15/hr$31,200$1,165$26,084$1,003
$20/hr$41,600$1,742$33,864$1,302
$25/hr$52,000$2,319$41,643$1,602
$30/hr$62,400$2,896$49,422$1,901
$50,000$50,000$2,208$40,147$1,544
$75,000$75,000$3,719$57,874$2,226
$100,000$100,000$5,369$73,811$2,839
$150,000$150,000$8,669$105,122$4,043

See how Delaware ranks against every other state with the Delaware salary calculator, or convert an hourly rate with the hourly to salary calculator.

Delaware income tax rates 2026

State Tax Type

Progressive

Up to 6.60%

Std. Deduction

$3,250

Single filer

Social Security

6.2%

Up to $184,500

Medicare

1.45%

All wages

Income Tax Brackets — Single Filer

$0–$2,000
0.00%
$2,000–$5,000
2.20%
$5,000–$10,000
3.90%
$10,000–$20,000
4.80%
$20,000–$25,000
5.20%
$25,000–$60,000
5.55%
$60,000+
6.60%

Paycheck calculators for other states

Where you live determines how much of your paycheck you keep. The 9 no-tax states like Texas and Florida withhold $0 in state income tax, while high-tax states like California and New York can take over 13% on top earnings. On a $100K salary, that difference can exceed $9,000/year in take-home pay. Click any state to run a full paycheck calculation.

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* WA has no income tax but levies a 0.58% Long-Term Care payroll tax. MD rates exclude local/county taxes (~3% avg). All data reflects the 2025 tax year. Click any state to open the full paycheck calculator with federal taxes, FICA, 401(k), and pay schedule.

Delaware Paycheck Calculation

How your Delaware take-home pay is calculated from gross salary.

State Tax = Apply State Brackets to (Gross - State Std. Deduction - Pre-Tax Deductions)

Example:

Single filer in Delaware earning $75,000

Delaware state tax on $75,000 (after the state standard deduction)
= $3,719 a year · take-home $57,874 ($2,226 biweekly)

Variables:

Gross - Annual gross salary
State Std. Deduction - $3,250 (single) / $6,500 (MFJ)

These formulas provide the mathematical foundation for the calculations. Actual results may vary based on rounding, compounding frequency, and specific lender policies.

Delaware paycheck calculator FAQs

Quick answers about Delaware paycheck taxes and take-home pay.

What is the Delaware state income tax rate?

Delaware has progressive income tax rates from 0% to 6.6%, with the top rate on income over $60,000.

Does Delaware have a sales tax?

Delaware has no sales tax, which offsets the income tax for most residents. Wilmington has a 1.25% city wage tax for residents and 1.25% for non-residents working in the city.

Sources and how we calculate

Federal brackets, the standard deduction and FICA rates come from the IRS and SSA for 2026. Delaware brackets, deductions and payroll taxes come from the state revenue department. Figures were last checked on November 2, 2026. City and county income taxes are not included unless noted above.

Read our calculation methodology.

Delaware Paycheck Calculator Reviews

Disclaimer: Results are estimates for planning only and do not constitute tax, legal, lending, or investment advice. Actual paycheck and tax outcomes can vary based on employer settings, local rules, and personal elections. Consult a qualified US tax professional, CFP, or attorney before making financial decisions.