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Delaware Paycheck Calculator
Your Delaware Take-Home Pay
$0.00
per 2 weeks
Annual: $0.00
Where is your money going?
Take Home0%
Federal Tax0%
FICA (SS + Medicare)0%
State & Local Tax0%
Gross Pay$0.00
Pre-Tax Deductions$0.00
Federal Income Tax$0.00
Social Security (6.2%)$0.00
Medicare (1.45%)$0.00
Delaware State Tax$0.00
SDI / State Insurance$0.00
Local Tax$0.00
Post-Tax Deductions$0.00
💚 Take-Home Pay$0.00
Effective tax rate: 0%
⚠️ Local Tax Note: Wilmington levies a 1.25% city wage tax on residents and non-residents who work in Wilmington.
Delaware State Income Tax Rates (2025)
Delaware is known as a tax-friendly state with no sales tax. Wilmington has a city wage tax, but most Delaware residents outside Wilmington enjoy low combined tax burdens.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$2,000 | 0% |
| $2,001–$5,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,001–$10,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,001–$20,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,001–$25,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,001–$60,000 | 5.55% |
| Over $60,000 | 6.6% |
The minimum wage in Delaware is $13.25/hr as of 2025. Delaware's minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
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How to Calculate Your Delaware Paycheck
Your Delaware take-home pay is your gross pay minus the following deductions:
This calculator also serves as a Delaware payroll calculator, Delaware salary calculator, Delaware income calculator, and Delaware take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "DE paycheck calculator" or "delaware wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.
- Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status (10%–37%)
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
- Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% surtax on earnings over $200,000)
- Delaware State Income Tax — calculated using Delaware's 2025 tax brackets (top rate 6.6%)
- Local/County Tax — Wilmington levies a 1.25% city wage tax on residents and non-residents who work in Wilmington.
- Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income
Frequently Asked Questions — Delaware Paycheck
Delaware's top income tax rate is 6.6%. The state uses a graduated bracket system.
Delaware income tax is calculated on your annual taxable income. For paycheck withholding, your employer annualizes your per-period pay, calculates the annual tax, then divides by your pay periods per year.
The minimum wage in Delaware is $13.25/hr. This exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
Wilmington levies a 1.25% city wage tax on residents and non-residents who work in Wilmington.
Contributing to pre-tax accounts like a 401(k), HSA, or FSA reduces your Delaware taxable income dollar-for-dollar. A $500/month 401(k) contribution can save $33/month in Delaware state tax alone.