Delaware State Income Tax 2026
Delaware has a graduated income tax in 2026, with 6 brackets from 2.2% to 6.6%. On a $75,000 salary a single filer owes about $3,609 in Delaware income tax, an effective rate of 4.81%.
| Salary | Delaware income tax per year | Effective state rate | Per month | Take-home after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $988 | 3.29% | $82 | $25,296 |
| $40,000 | $1,543 | 3.86% | $128 | $32,776 |
| $50,000 | $2,098 | 4.20% | $174 | $40,256 |
| $60,000 | $2,653 | 4.42% | $221 | $47,736 |
| $75,000 | $3,609 | 4.81% | $300 | $57,983 |
| $100,000 | $5,258 | 5.26% | $438 | $73,920 |
| $150,000 | $8,559 | 5.71% | $713 | $105,231 |
| $250,000 | $15,158 | 6.06% | $1,263 | $168,023 |
How Delaware taxes wages
Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The calculator uses a standard deduction of $3,250 for a single filer and $6,500 for joint filers. Delaware’s top rate is 6.6% above $60,000 of taxable income. Wilmington adds its own wage tax. Type that rate if it is on your stub. Delaware PFML is not included until the employee share is confirmed. Source: Delaware Division of Revenue.
What is not in the state income tax number
The state line here is income tax only. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T, and Social Security and Medicare are the same in every state. City or county wage tax is not included in the table; the paycheck calculator lets you add it.
Delaware tax on a paycheck
For take-home pay after every tax, use the Delaware paycheck calculator, or the Delaware hourly to salary calculator if you are starting from a wage. Wages at the bottom of the scale: Delaware minimum wage. Every state at once: state income tax rates.
| Single filer, taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly, taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000 to $5,000 | 2.2% | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | 3.9% | $5,000 to $10,000 |
| $10,000 to $20,000 | 4.8% | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| $20,000 to $25,000 | 5.2% | $20,000 to $25,000 |
| $25,000 to $60,000 | 5.55% | $25,000 to $60,000 |
| Over $60,000 | 6.6% | Over $60,000 |
| State | Top rate | State income tax per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware income tax (this page) | 6.6% | $3,609 | $57,983 |
| Maryland income tax | 6.5% | $3,198 | $58,393 |
| New Jersey income tax | 10.75% | $2,596 | $58,681 |
| Pennsylvania income tax | 3.07% | $2,302 | $59,237 |
Sources
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Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $2,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 | 5.55% |
| $60,000 | 6.6% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $2,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 | 5.55% |
| $60,000 | 6.6% |
Source: Delaware Division of Revenue. Head of household uses the single brackets on this page, except where the method above says otherwise.
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Questions
Does Delaware have a state income tax?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The top rate used on this page is 6.6%.
What is the Delaware income tax rate in 2026?
6 brackets from 2.2% to 6.6%. The bracket table on this page lists every rate.
How much Delaware income tax on $50,000?
About $2,098 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.20%. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are extra.
How much Delaware income tax on $100,000?
About $5,258 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 5.26%.
Is this the amount an employer withholds?
It is an estimate of the tax owed using the statutory rates, not the state’s wage-bracket withholding table, so a pay stub can differ.