Delaware Paycheck Calculator

Delaware has a graduated income tax with six brackets from 2.2% to 6.6%, with the top rate applying to income over $60,000. Delaware is unusual in that it has no sales tax — revenue comes primarily from income taxes and the franchise taxes paid by corporations that incorporate in Delaware.

Wilmington, Delaware's largest city, levies a wage tax of 1.25% on both residents and non-residents working within city limits, plus an additional 1.25% on Wilmington residents on all earned income. Combined, Wilmington residents owe 2.5% local wage tax on top of the state rate. Workers who live in Wilmington but work outside the city still pay the 1.25% resident wage tax on all income.

Delaware has no sales tax, which partially offsets the income tax burden on consumer spending, similar to Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Pre-tax 401(k) contributions reduce Delaware taxable income via federal AGI conformity.

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Gross income

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United States settings

Take-home pay /2 wks

$2,828

$73,526 / year

$3,846

Gross /2 wks

$1,018

Total deductions

26.5%

Effective tax rate

22.0%

Marginal tax rate

Take-home73.5%
Take-home$73,526
Federal/Income tax$13,459
FICA / NI / CPP$7,650

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Tax tables: 2026 IRS Publication 15-T | HMRC 2025-2026 | CRA 2026 | ATO 2025-2026 | Income Tax India FY 2025-26

Key Tax Facts

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Delaware income tax: 2.2%–6.6% across six brackets.

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Top 6.6% rate applies above $60,000 taxable income.

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Wilmington city wage tax: 1.25% for non-residents working in city; 2.5% for Wilmington residents.

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No Delaware sales tax — goods and services purchased tax-free.

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No SDI in Delaware beyond any optional employer plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Delaware's income tax rates?expand_more
Delaware has six brackets: 2.2% (up to $2,000), 3.9% ($2,001–$5,000), 4.8% ($5,001–$10,000), 5.2% ($10,001–$20,000), 5.55% ($20,001–$25,000), 6.6% above $60,000. The 6.6% top bracket begins at $60,000 of taxable income, which most full-time workers reach. Note: there is also a 6.0% bracket for $25,001–$60,000.
What is the Wilmington Delaware wage tax?expand_more
Wilmington levies a 1.25% wage tax on wages earned within city limits (applies to non-residents too) plus an additional 1.25% earned income tax on all Wilmington residents on income earned anywhere. Wilmington residents effectively pay 2.5% local tax. Non-residents who only work in Wilmington pay only the 1.25% city wage tax.
Does Delaware have a sales tax?expand_more
No. Delaware has no state or local sales tax. Combined with lower income tax rates than neighboring Maryland and New Jersey, Delaware is considered relatively tax-competitive. The absence of sales tax benefits residents on consumer purchases, somewhat offsetting the income tax burden.

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