How Delaware taxes your paycheck
Delaware has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 2.2% to 6.6% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $3,250 ($6,500 if married filing jointly).
A personal credit of $110 per person and $110 per dependent comes off the tax.
Wilmington adds a 1.25% city wage tax: enter it under Local tax.
State payroll programs
- DE Paid Leave — up to half of the 0.8% premium.
Delaware take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions, no local tax.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Delaware tax | State programs | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $38.00 | $4.62 | $968.34 | $25,177 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $59.35 | $6.15 | $1,254.50 | $32,617 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $80.70 | $7.69 | $1,540.66 | $40,057 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $102.04 | $9.23 | $1,826.80 | $47,497 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $126.12 | $10.77 | $2,096.77 | $54,516 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $138.81 | $11.54 | $2,218.59 | $57,683 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $151.50 | $12.31 | $2,340.41 | $60,851 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $176.88 | $13.85 | $2,584.08 | $67,186 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $202.27 | $15.38 | $2,827.73 | $73,521 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $253.04 | $18.46 | $3,315.04 | $86,191 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $329.19 | $23.08 | $4,024.31 | $104,632 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $456.12 | $28.38 | $5,243.46 | $136,330 |
Delaware income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | 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+ |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
- Delaware Paid Leave
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Delaware tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Delaware paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Delaware?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Delaware is about $1,826.80 per paycheck, or $47,497 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $102.04 Delaware income tax, plus $9.23 DE Paid Leave withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Delaware income tax rate for 2026?
Delaware income tax rates for 2026 range from 2.2% to 6.6%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Delaware?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Delaware comes to about $1,597.88 every two weeks, or $19.97 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
What other deductions does Delaware take from my paycheck?
DE Paid Leave: up to half of the 0.8% premium. These are employee contributions to state insurance programs, not income tax.
Does Delaware have local income taxes?
Some cities or counties do. Wilmington adds a 1.25% city wage tax: enter it under Local tax.