How Delaware taxes your paycheck in 2026
Delaware taxes income from 0% to 6.6%, and workers may pay up to 0.4% of wages toward the state's Paid Leave program.
- The first $2,000 of taxable income is tax-free, and the 6.6% top rate starts at $60,000 — the same brackets for every filing status.
- The standard deduction is $3,250 ($6,500 for couples), plus a $110 personal credit per person.
- Delaware Paid Leave contributions are 0.8% of wages; employers may pass up to half (0.4%) to employees. This estimate assumes they do.
- Wilmington charges a 1.25% city wage tax. Delaware has no sales tax.
Delaware 2026 income tax brackets
| 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% | Over $60,000 | Over $60,000 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in Delaware at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Delaware taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,617 | $1,254 | $1,703 | 18.5% |
| $60,000 | $47,497 | $1,827 | $2,893 | 20.8% |
| $75,000 | $57,684 | $2,219 | $3,909 | 23.1% |
| $100,000 | $73,521 | $2,828 | $5,659 | 26.5% |
| $150,000 | $104,632 | $4,024 | $9,159 | 30.2% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Delaware earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,219 per paycheck, or $57,684 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Delaware taxes $3,909.
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Common questions
What are Delaware's income tax rates?
0% up to $2,000, then 2.2%, 3.9%, 4.8%, 5.2%, 5.55% and 6.6% above $60,000.
What is Delaware Paid Leave?
A paid family and medical leave program funded by a 0.8% payroll contribution; employers may deduct up to 0.4% from your pay.
Does Delaware have a sales tax?
No. Delaware is one of the few states with no sales tax.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Delaware?
About $57,684 a year, or $2,219 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions, before any local income tax.
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