Tax year 2026 · Delaware
Delaware take-home pay
Delaware charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 2.2% to 6.6% depending on how much you earn.
On $75,000 a single filer pays $3,609 in Delaware state income tax (4.8% of pay). Across the 50 states and DC, 47 take less and 3 take more.
Example take-home pay in Delaware
| Pay before tax | Federal tax | Social Security & Medicare | Delaware tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $988 | $25,297 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,098 | $40,257 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,609 | $57,984 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,259 | $73,921 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $8,559 | $105,232 |
Single filer, 2026, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions. A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 keeps about $79,776 a year in Delaware, with $4,934 state tax.
Delaware state income tax rates for 2026
| Single filers: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $2,000 | nothing |
| $2,000 to $5,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $20,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 to $25,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $60,000 | 5.55% |
| over $60,000 | 6.6% |
Married couples filing jointly use the same brackets.
Delaware gives you a standard deduction of $3,250 (couples $6,500) and a personal exemption tax credit of $110 (couples $220). The brackets above apply to income left after that.
What is not counted
- Wilmington charges a 1.25% city wage tax.
- Tax credits such as the child tax credit, itemised deductions, and changes you made on your W-4.
Questions people ask
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Delaware?
A single filer with no other deductions keeps about $57,984 a year ($4,832 a month) in Delaware: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $3,609 state income tax.
Does Delaware have a state income tax?
Yes. Delaware charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 2.2% to 6.6% depending on how much you earn.
What if I put money in a 401(k)?
Money you put into a traditional 401(k) is left out of your income for federal and state income tax, so your tax bill falls. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on it. Type your percentage into the calculator to see the difference.
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Rates: IRS 2026 inflation adjustments; Social Security wage base; state figures from the Tax Foundation. Back to the US calculator.