Delaware Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Delaware — federal tax, FICA and state tax calculated instantly, per paycheck, per month and per year.
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Income tax in Delaware
Delaware taxes wage income on a progressive schedule — 6 brackets running from 2.2% to 6.6% for single filers. This calculator applies Delaware's real 2026 brackets, its standard deduction ($3,250 single / $6,500 married) and its personal exemption, so the state-tax line follows the actual schedule rather than a flat-rate guess.
Delaware income tax brackets for 2026
Single filers. Each rate applies only to the income falling inside that band — these are marginal rates, not a flat rate on the whole salary.
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $2,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 | 5.55% |
| $60,000 | 6.6% |
State taxable income is your pay after Delaware's standard deduction and personal exemption of $3,250 for a single filer ($6,500 married filing jointly).
How Delaware compares
Delaware is among the heaviest state income tax burdens in the country: a single filer on $100,000 hands over $5,369 to the state, the 5th highest of the 51 jurisdictions covered here. The closest comparisons are Minnesota ($5,277), California ($5,223) and District of Columbia ($5,532). The 6.6% top rate is marginal — it only bites on the last slice of income.
Worked example: $100,000 in Delaware
Take a single filer on $100,000 in Delaware. After the $3,250 standard deduction and personal exemption, state taxable income is $96,750:
| Income band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $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% | $1,942 |
| $60,000 – $96,750 | 6.6% | $2,426 |
| Total state tax | — | $5,369 |
The effective rate works out to 5.4% of gross salary — far below the 6.6% top marginal rate, because only the last slice of income is taxed at that rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Delaware have a state income tax?
Yes. Delaware taxes wage income on a progressive schedule with 6 brackets, from 2.2% to 6.6% for single filers. The top rate applies only to income above the highest threshold — it is a marginal rate, not a flat rate.
What is the income tax rate in Delaware?
Delaware's rates run from 2.2% to 6.6% for single filers, applied to income after the $3,250 standard deduction and personal exemption. A single filer on $100,000 pays about $5,369 — an effective rate of 5.4%, well below the 6.6% top rate.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Delaware?
About $57,874 per year in take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and Delaware state income tax $3,719.
I'm moving to Delaware. What should I know about taxes?
Delaware is one of the higher state income tax states — for a single filer on $100,000 it collects $5,369, the 5th highest of the 51 jurisdictions covered here. When comparing job offers, compare take-home pay rather than salary, and factor in property and sales taxes too.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Take-home pay equals gross pay minus federal income tax (IRS 2026 brackets and the $16,100 standard deduction), FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare), and Delaware state income tax. For Delaware, state taxable income starts from your pay after the $3,250 standard deduction and personal exemption.
What is FICA tax in 2026?
FICA is 7.65% of wages: 6.2% Social Security on earnings up to the annual wage base ($184,500 for 2026) and 1.45% Medicare on all earnings, plus an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 single / $250,000 married. FICA is federal and identical in every state.
Why does my actual paycheck differ from this estimate?
Real paychecks reflect your W-4 withholding choices and pre-tax benefits. For Delaware, some cities and counties levy a local income tax on top of the state rate, which this calculator does not include — use the local tax field above. This calculator is a planning estimate, not a payroll prediction.