Tax year 2026 · Updated September 3, 2026
Delaware Paycheck Calculator
Delaware's top rate of 6.6% starts at $60,000 of taxable income; Wilmington adds a 1.25% city wage tax.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Pre-tax retirement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health, HSA, FSA (pre-tax) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| Delaware income tax | $102.04 | $2,653.13 |
| Local income tax | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| After-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,836.03 | $47,736.88 |
Federal withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T for a 2020-or-later W-4. Social Security applies to the first $184,500 of wages in 2026. Delaware tax uses the 2026 rate schedule (top rate 6.6%).
How Delaware paycheck taxes work in 2026
Delaware uses a graduated schedule with 6 brackets from 2.2% to 6.6%. The top rate applies to taxable income above $60,000 for single filers. Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, which is why the effective rate on your whole paycheck is lower than the top rate.
Before the rates apply, Delaware allows a standard deduction of $3,250 for single filers and $6,500 for joint filers and personal exemption credits of $110 per filer and $110 per dependent. The calculator applies these automatically based on your filing status and the dependents you enter.
| Rate | Single filers and joint filers |
|---|---|
| 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% | over $60,000 |
Standard deduction: $3,250 single, $6,500 joint. Personal exemption credit: $110 per filer, $110 per dependent. Married filing separately and head of household use the single schedule in this estimate.
Local income taxes in Delaware
Wilmington residents pay a 1.25% city wage tax.
Worked example: $60,000 salary in Delaware
A single filer earning $60,000 a year, paid every two weeks, with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions, sees this on each paycheck in 2026. These numbers are produced by the same engine as the calculator above, so they never drift from the tool.
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 |
| Social Security | $143.08 |
| Medicare | $33.46 |
| Delaware income tax | $102.04 |
| Take-home pay per paycheck | $1,836.03 |
| Take-home pay per year | $47,736.88 |
| Effective tax rate | 20.4% |
Federal taxes on every paycheck in 2026
Federal income tax withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T: your pay is annualised, adjusted for the entries on your Form W-4, reduced by the standard deduction built into the withholding tables ($16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household), and run through the 2026 rate schedule below. Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500; Medicare is 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $0 – $24,800 | $0 – $17,700 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $24,800 – $100,800 | $17,700 – $67,450 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $100,800 – $211,400 | $67,450 – $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $211,400 – $403,550 | $105,700 – $201,775 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $403,550 – $512,450 | $201,775 – $256,200 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $512,450 – $768,700 | $256,200 – $640,600 |
| 37% | over $640,600 | over $768,700 | over $640,600 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Delaware have state income tax?
Yes. Delaware uses a graduated income tax with rates from 2.2% to 6.6% for 2026, withheld from each paycheck by your employer.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 paycheck in Delaware?
For a single filer paid $1,000 a week with no pre-tax deductions, about $197.06 is withheld in 2026: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare, $42.48 Delaware income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $802.94.
What is the Delaware income tax rate for 2026?
Delaware rates range from 2.2% to 6.6% in 2026, depending on taxable income and filing status. The full bracket table is above.
Does Delaware have local income taxes?
Wilmington residents pay a 1.25% city wage tax. Enter the rate in the calculator's "Wilmington earned income tax" field to include it.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Delaware?
No. Like the federal government, Delaware excludes traditional 401(k), 403(b) and similar pre-tax retirement contributions from taxable wages. Social Security and Medicare still apply to those contributions.
How do I calculate my hourly take-home pay in Delaware?
Switch the calculator to Hourly, enter your rate, hours per week and any overtime, and choose how often you are paid. The Delaware hourly paycheck calculator opens with those settings and shows the same federal, FICA and state breakdown.
Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
Employers use IRS Publication 15-T and the state's own withholding tables, and your year-to-date wages, benefits, bonuses, garnishments and any local taxes change the numbers. This estimate annualises your regular pay; it will be closest for a steady salary with a standard W-4.
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Paycheck calculators for other states
- AlabamaUp to 5%
- AlaskaNo income tax
- ArizonaFlat 2.5%
- ArkansasUp to 3.9%
- CaliforniaUp to 13.3%
- ColoradoFlat 4.4%
- ConnecticutUp to 6.99%
- District of ColumbiaUp to 10.75%
- FloridaNo income tax
- GeorgiaFlat 5.19%
- HawaiiUp to 11%
- IdahoFlat 5.3%
- IllinoisFlat 4.95%
- IndianaFlat 2.95%
- IowaFlat 3.8%
- KansasUp to 5.58%
- KentuckyFlat 3.5%
- LouisianaFlat 3%
- MaineUp to 7.15%
- MarylandUp to 6.5%
- MassachusettsUp to 9%
- MichiganFlat 4.25%
- MinnesotaUp to 9.85%
- MississippiFlat 4%
- MissouriUp to 4.7%
- MontanaUp to 5.65%
- NebraskaUp to 4.55%
- NevadaNo income tax
- New HampshireNo income tax
- New JerseyUp to 10.75%
- New MexicoUp to 5.9%
- New YorkUp to 10.9%
- North CarolinaFlat 3.99%
- North DakotaUp to 2.5%
- OhioFlat 2.75%
- OklahomaUp to 4.5%
- OregonUp to 9.9%
- PennsylvaniaFlat 3.07%
- Rhode IslandUp to 5.99%
- South CarolinaUp to 6%
- South DakotaNo income tax
- TennesseeNo income tax
- TexasNo income tax
- UtahFlat 4.5%
- VermontUp to 8.75%
- VirginiaUp to 5.75%
- WashingtonNo income tax
- West VirginiaUp to 4.82%
- WisconsinUp to 7.65%
- WyomingNo income tax
Sources and updates
Figures are for tax year 2026 and were checked against the sources below on . Rates change every January; we review every data file at the start of each year and whenever a state announces a mid-year change.
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan 1, 2026)
- Delaware Department of Revenue, withholding
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (standard deduction, rate brackets)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods, Worksheet 1A percentage method for automated payroll systems
- Social Security Administration, 2026 contribution and benefit base $184,500
- IRS Topic 751, Social Security and Medicare withholding rates (6.2% and 1.45%; Additional Medicare Tax 0.9% over $200,000)
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Tax Brackets (head of household and married filing separately thresholds)
This calculator gives estimates for information only and is not tax, legal or financial advice. Your employer's payroll system, local taxes, benefits and year-to-date wages can change the exact amounts on your pay stub. See how we calculate.