Delaware paycheck calculator
Delaware has a progressive income tax with 6 brackets, from 2.2% up to a top rate of 6.6%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Delaware has about $138.81 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,218.59 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Delaware · 2026Take-home pay $1,826.80 per paycheck, $47,496.84 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Delaware income tax | −102.04 | −2,653.04 |
| DE PFML | −9.23 | −239.98 |
| Take-home pay | 1,826.80 | 47,496.84 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Delaware paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 2.2% to a top rate of 6.6% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $2,000 | 0% |
| $2,000 – $5,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 – $10,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 – $20,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 – $25,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 – $60,000 | 5.55% |
| $60,000 and up | 6.6% |
Deductions and exemptions
- Single / Head of household
- $3,250
- Married filing jointly
- $6,500
- Personal credit (single / head of household): $110.00 off the tax.
- Personal credit (married filing jointly): $220.00 off the tax.
- Each dependent: a $110.00 credit.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Wilmington charges a 1.25% earned income tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city.
Delaware Paid Leave began contributions in 2025; employers may deduct up to 0.4% of wages.
Take-home pay in Delaware, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $59.35 | $1,254.50 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $138.81 | $2,218.59 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $329.19 | $4,024.31 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 3.86% of a $40,000 salary, 4.81% of a $75,000 salary, 5.71% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Delaware paycheck FAQ
Does Delaware have a state income tax?
Yes. Delaware has a progressive income tax with 6 brackets, from 2.2% up to a top rate of 6.6%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $3,250 (single / head of household), $6,500 (married filing jointly).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Delaware?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $102.04 to Delaware income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,826.80.
What deductions and exemptions does Delaware allow?
Delaware withholding allows $3,250 for single / head of household; $6,500 for married filing jointly as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent adds a $110.00 credit against the tax.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Delaware?
Wilmington charges a 1.25% earned income tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city. Delaware Paid Leave began contributions in 2025; employers may deduct up to 0.4% of wages.