Delaware paycheck calculator 2026
A single filer earning $60,000 in Delaware takes home about $47,510 a year, or $1,827.31 every two weeks, in 2026. Delaware has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.6%; this page uses an estimated 4.8% effective rate; treat state figures as rough estimates, not exact withholding.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
Delaware take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | DE tax | Take-home | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,920 | $32,400 | $1,246.15 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,400 | $39,955 | $1,536.73 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,880 | $47,510 | $1,827.31 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,600 | $57,992 | $2,230.48 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,800 | $74,380 | $2,860.77 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,200 | $106,591 | $4,099.65 |
Single filer, federal standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026. State tax is a flat estimate on gross wages and ignores state deductions and exemptions, so it can run high; local taxes not included.
Delaware payroll taxes
Delaware has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.6%; this page uses an estimated 4.8% effective rate. Wilmington levies a city wage tax on residents and people who work there.
Every Delaware paycheck also carries federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare at 1.45%.
State rates are estimates; check the Delaware revenue department withholding tables before relying on them.
Questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Delaware?
On $60,000 a year, about $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $2,880 to Delaware income tax, leaving $47,510.
Does Delaware have a state income tax?
Delaware has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.6%; this page uses an estimated 4.8% effective rate. Wilmington levies a city wage tax on residents and people who work there.
What is the Delaware tax rate used here?
4.8% of wages after pre-tax deductions. You can change the rate in the calculator to match your withholding.