Where your Delaware paycheck goes
Annual take-home versus federal, state, and FICA taxes.
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Enter your salary to estimate your Delaware take-home pay after federal income tax, Delaware state income tax, and FICA, broken down per paycheck for any pay schedule.
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Estimated 2026 take-home on an $80,000 single salary, before local taxes. Delaware is highlighted.
How Delaware taxes your paycheck
Delaware has a progressive income tax with 6 brackets, from 2.2% to 6.6%, after a standard deduction of $3,250 for single filers and $6,500 for married couples filing jointly and a personal exemption of $110 ($220 for couples). That is on top of federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 of wages in 2026) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000), which are the same in every state.
Delaware income tax brackets for 2026
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $2,000 | $0 – $2,000 |
| 2.2% | $2,000 – $5,000 | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| 3.9% | $5,000 – $10,000 | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| 4.8% | $10,000 – $20,000 | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| 5.2% | $20,000 – $25,000 | $20,000 – $25,000 |
| 5.55% | $25,000 – $60,000 | $25,000 – $60,000 |
| 6.6% | over $60,000 | over $60,000 |
Local taxes: The City of Wilmington charges a 1.25% wage tax on residents and on people who work in the city.
Other payroll items: Delaware's paid leave program collects contributions through payroll, not included here.
Worked example
A single filer in Delaware earning $80,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax is $8,770, Delaware income tax is $4,049 and FICA is $6,120, leaving $61,061 a year, or about $2,349 per paycheck. A married couple filing jointly on $120,000 keeps about $94,306 a year. Putting $5,000 into a traditional 401(k) would cut this single filer's federal tax to $7,670 and Delaware tax to $3,719.
Delaware take-home pay at different salaries (single, 2026)
| Salary | Federal tax | Delaware tax | FICA | Take-home | Per bi-weekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,653 | $3,060 | $32,667 | $1,256 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $2,763 | $4,590 | $47,627 | $1,832 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $4,049 | $6,120 | $61,061 | $2,349 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $5,369 | $7,650 | $73,811 | $2,839 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $8,669 | $11,475 | $105,122 | $4,043 |
How Delaware compares
On an $80,000 single salary, Delaware take-home is about $61,061, $4,049 less than in Texas, which has no income tax, and $854 less than in California. The chart above shows Delaware next to Texas, California and New York on identical pay.
What this estimate includes
taxable income = salary − pre-tax deductions − standard deduction
federal tax = 2026 federal brackets (standard deduction $16,100 single / $32,200 married)
Delaware tax = 2026 Delaware brackets on state taxable income
FICA = 6.2% Social Security (to $184,500) + 1.45% Medicare (+0.9% over $200,000)
per paycheck = (salary − all taxes − pre-tax deductions) ÷ pay periods
federal tax = 2026 federal brackets (standard deduction $16,100 single / $32,200 married)
Delaware tax = 2026 Delaware brackets on state taxable income
FICA = 6.2% Social Security (to $184,500) + 1.45% Medicare (+0.9% over $200,000)
per paycheck = (salary − all taxes − pre-tax deductions) ÷ pay periods
Local taxes and state payroll programs mentioned above are not included, and your actual withholding also depends on your W-4 and any state withholding certificate. State figures are the 2026 rates and brackets published by Delaware, as compiled by the Tax Foundation.
Frequently asked questions
How much is taken out of an $80,000 paycheck in Delaware?
For a single filer in 2026, about $18,939 a year: $8,770 federal income tax, $4,049 Delaware income tax and $6,120 FICA, leaving $61,061, or $2,349 every two weeks. Local taxes are extra.
What is the Delaware income tax rate in 2026?
Delaware has a progressive income tax with 6 brackets, from 2.2% to 6.6%, after a standard deduction of $3,250 for single filers and $6,500 for married couples filing jointly and a personal exemption of $110 ($220 for couples).
Are there local income taxes in Delaware?
The City of Wilmington charges a 1.25% wage tax on residents and on people who work in the city.
Is take-home pay higher in Delaware or Texas?
Texas. With no state income tax, a single filer on $80,000 keeps about $65,110 in Texas against $61,061 in Delaware, a difference of $4,049 a year.
How can I lower the tax on my Delaware paycheck?
Pre-tax contributions to a 401(k), HSA or FSA lower federal and Delaware taxable income. On $80,000, a $5,000 traditional 401(k) contribution cuts federal tax to $7,670 and Delaware tax to $3,719.
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