Delaware Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Delaware after federal income tax, Delaware state income tax, and FICA.
You keep 74% of your gross pay
Federal income taxAnnual: −$13,170.00
- Gross income
- $100,000
- Federal standard deduction
- −$16,100
- Federal taxable income
- $83,900
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$12,400 | 10.0% | $1,240 |
| $12,400–$50,400 | 12.0% | $4,560 |
| $50,400–$105,700 | 22.0% | $7,370 |
| Total | $13,170 | |
Source:IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (drop PDF) — Section 4.01 Tax Rate Tables and Section 3.14 Standard Deduction, tax year 2026fetched June 17, 2026
State income taxAnnual: −$5,369.00
- Gross income
- $100,000
- State standard deduction
- −$3,250
- Delaware taxable income
- $96,750
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$2,000 | 0.0% | $0 |
| $2,000–$5,000 | 2.2% | $66 |
| $5,000–$10,000 | 3.9% | $195 |
| $10,000–$20,000 | 4.8% | $480 |
| $20,000–$25,000 | 5.2% | $260 |
| $25,000–$60,000 | 5.55% | $1,943 |
| $60,000+ | 6.6% | $2,426 |
| Total | $5,369 | |
Source:Delaware Code tit. 30 §1102 (Subchapter I) — individual income tax rate schedulefetched July 2, 2026
Social SecurityAnnual: −$6,200.00
- Wages subject to Social Security
- $100,000
$100,000 × 6.2% = $6,200
Source:SSA Office of the Chief Actuary — Contribution and Benefit Basefetched June 17, 2026
MedicareAnnual: −$1,450.00
- Wages subject to Medicare
- $100,000
$100,000 × 1.45% = $1,450Medicare has no wage cap.
Source:IRS Topic No. 751 — Social Security and Medicare withholding ratesfetched June 17, 2026
Updated July 2, 2026Source: Delaware Code Title 30, Ch. 11, Subchapter I, §1102 — individual income tax rate schedule (0%–6.6%, seven brackets)
Delaware income tax, explained
Delaware uses a graduated income tax with seven brackets. The first $2,000 of taxable income is taxed at 0%, and rates then rise — 2.2%, 3.9%, 4.8%, 5.2%, 5.55% — to a top rate of 6.6% on taxable income over $60,000. The same schedule applies to every filing status; Delaware does not widen its brackets for married couples.
Delaware's standard deduction is $5,700 for single filers and $11,400 for married couples filing jointly (the state raised these amounts starting in 2024). Note that Wilmington charges a separate 1.25% local wage tax on residents and on people who work in the city, which this state-level estimate does not include.
Delaware income tax brackets (2026)
Marginal rates for single filers — each rate applies only to the income within its range.
Single filers · 2026 tax year
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 0.0% | $0 – $2,000 |
| 2.2% | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| 3.9% | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| 4.8% | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| 5.2% | $20,000 – $25,000 |
| 5.55% | $25,000 – $60,000 |
| 6.6% | $60,000 and up |
Example take-home pay in Delaware
Single filer, 2026 rates, before any pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Federal | State | FICA | Take-home | / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $2,208 | $3,825 | $40,147 | $3,346 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,719 | $5,738 | $57,874 | $4,823 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $5,369 | $7,650 | $73,811 | $6,151 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Delaware's income tax rate for 2026?
- Delaware has graduated rates from 0% (on the first $2,000) up to a top rate of 6.6% on taxable income over $60,000, with several brackets in between. The same schedule applies to all filing statuses.
- What is Delaware's standard deduction?
- For 2026 it is $5,700 for single filers (and married filing separately) and $11,400 for married couples filing jointly, after an increase that took effect in 2024.
- Does Delaware have a local income tax?
- Only Wilmington, which levies a 1.25% wage tax on residents and on people who work in the city. Other Delaware localities do not tax wages, and this calculator covers the state tax only.
Compare other states
Where you live changes your take-home pay. Compare similar states and popular no-income-taxdestinations — a common check when you’re weighing a move:
- Alabamaup to 5.0%
- Arkansasup to 3.7%
- Californiaup to 13.3%
- Connecticutup to 6.99%
- TexasNo tax
- FloridaNo tax
Side-by-side comparisons
Estimate only — not tax advice. This calculator gives an approximate take-home figure based on 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and, where shown, state income tax. It does not account for tax credits (such as the Child Tax Credit or EITC), the Alternative Minimum Tax, preferential capital-gains rates, or itemized deductions beyond the standard deduction. Your actual paycheck may differ. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.