Tax year 2026 · Updated September 3, 2026

Delaware Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Enter your hourly rate, hours and overtime to see what lands in your account each pay period in Delaware. Delaware's top rate of 6.6% starts at $60,000 of taxable income; Wilmington adds a 1.25% city wage tax.

Delaware hourly paycheck calculator

Estimates for tax year 2026. Results update as you type.

Pay type

SalaryHourly

Hourly rate

Hours per week

Overtime hours per week (paid at 1.5×)

Pay frequency

Filing status (Form W-4, Step 1)

Wilmington earned income taxWilmington residents pay a 1.25% city wage tax.

W-4 details, retirement and benefits

Step 2(c) box is checked (two jobs, or spouse also works)

Step 3: dependents credit (annual $)

$2,200 per qualifying child under 17, $500 per other dependent.

Step 4(c): extra withholding per paycheck

Step 4(a): other annual income

Step 4(b): deductions beyond the standard deduction

401(k) / 403(b) contribution

Percent of gross pay, pre-tax (traditional).

Health premiums, HSA, FSA per paycheck

Section 125 items also reduce Social Security and Medicare wages.

After-tax deductions per paycheck

Roth 401(k), union dues, garnishments.

Dependents for Delaware exemptions

Estimated take-home pay per week$713.18$37,085.35 per year · $3,090.45 per month

Effective tax rate

19.0%

Federal marginal rate

12%

Delaware marginal rate

5.55%

Line	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$880.00	$45,760.00
Pre-tax retirement	$0.00	$0.00
Health, HSA, FSA (pre-tax)	$0.00	$0.00
Federal income tax	$63.68	$3,311.20
Social Security (6.2%)	$54.56	$2,837.12
Medicare (1.45%)	$12.76	$663.52
Delaware income tax	$35.82	$1,862.81
Local income tax	$0.00	$0.00
After-tax deductions	$0.00	$0.00
Take-home pay	$713.18	$37,085.35

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%).

Hourly wage to take-home pay in Delaware (2026)

Weekly take-home pay for a single filer working 40 hours with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.

Weekly take-home pay by hourly rate in Delaware
Hourly rate	Gross per week	Take-home per week	Take-home per year	Effective tax
$15.00 / hour	$600.00	$503.74	$26,194	16.0%
$20.00 / hour	$800.00	$653.34	$33,974	18.3%
$25.00 / hour	$1,000.00	$802.94	$41,753	19.7%
$30.00 / hour	$1,200.00	$952.54	$49,532	20.6%

Delaware taxes on hourly pay

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.

Wilmington residents pay a 1.25% city wage tax.

Delaware 2026 income tax brackets
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.

Frequently asked questions

How is hourly take-home pay calculated in Delaware?

Gross pay is your hourly rate × hours, with overtime hours at 1.5× your rate. The calculator annualises that amount, works out federal withholding under IRS Publication 15-T, applies Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), then applies Delaware's 2026 income tax rates, deductions and exemptions, and divides everything back into your pay period.

What is $20 an hour after taxes in Delaware?

At 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is $800.00 gross per week. For a single filer with a standard W-4 in 2026, take-home pay is about $653.34 a week, or $33,974 a year (an effective tax rate of 18.3%).

How is overtime taxed in Delaware?

Overtime is taxed like any other wages: it is added to your gross pay before federal, FICA and Delaware taxes are calculated. A large overtime week can push more of your pay into a higher federal withholding band for that period, which is why the withholding on an overtime-heavy paycheck looks disproportionately high; it evens out on your annual return.

Does Delaware have state income tax on hourly wages?

Yes. Delaware withholds income tax from hourly wages at graduated rates up to 6.6% after its deductions and exemptions, exactly as it does for salaried employees.

How many hours count as full time for this calculator?

The calculator uses whatever you enter. 40 hours is the usual full-time week; hours above 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5× under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt employees, and some states have daily overtime rules the calculator does not model.

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Sources and updates

Figures are for tax year 2026 and were checked against the sources below on September 3, 2026. Rates change every January; we review every data file at the start of each year and whenever a state announces a mid-year change.

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.