Delaware Paycheck Calculator
Delaware taxes income at rates from 0% to 6.6% — the first $2,000 is tax-free — after a $3,250 standard deduction ($6,500 married).
Delaware taxes income at seven rates from 0% to 6.6% — the first $2,000 of taxable income is tax-free. Enter your gross pay above — this calculator applies the 2026 Delaware brackets, plus 2026 federal tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%).
Your estimated take-home pay per paycheck
Monthly: $0.00 · Annual: $0.00
| Deduction | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
Delaware income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in Delaware?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, Delaware has delaware taxes income at rates from 0% to 6.6% — the first $2,000 is tax-free — after a $3,250 standard deduction ($6,500 married). — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Delaware tax brackets for 2026?
For single filers: 0% to $2,000, 2.2% to $5,000, 3.9% to $10,000, 4.8% to $20,000, 5.2% to $25,000, 5.55% to $60,000 and 6.6% above $60,000. Married filing jointly thresholds are wider — see the table above.
What is the Delaware standard deduction for 2026?
This calculator uses a standard deduction of $3,250 for single filers and $6,500 for married filing jointly. That amount is subtracted before the brackets are applied.
Does Delaware have a local income tax?
Wilmington charges a 1.25% city wage tax, which is not included in this calculator. There is no Delaware sales tax, which is a separate saving.
How much will I take home in Delaware on $60,000 a year?
A single filer paid biweekly on $60,000 takes home about $1,831.80 per paycheck: $2,307.69 gross, less $193.08 federal tax, $106.27 Delaware state tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare.