Delaware Salary Calculator — Take-Home Pay, 2.2%

Delaware Salary Calculator: Your Take-Home Pay

Delaware runs a progressive income tax from 2.2% up to 6.6%, with the first $2,000 of income untaxed and the top rate kicking in at $60,000. Enter your salary to see your net pay after federal tax, FICA and Delaware tax.

● Brackets 2.2%–6.6% ● First $2,000 untaxed ● No state sales tax

🏖️ Delaware take-home pay

Delaware rules

How Delaware taxes your paycheck in 2026

Delaware's income tax is progressive, climbing through several brackets from 2.2% to a top rate of 6.6% that begins at $60,000 of taxable income. The Delaware Division of Revenue exempts the first $2,000 entirely and offers a standard deduction, so middle earners face a blended effective rate noticeably below 6.6%.

2026 Delaware tax brackets — all filers
Rate	Taxable income
0%	$0 – $2,000
2.2%	$2,000 – $5,000
3.9%	$5,000 – $10,000
4.8%	$10,000 – $20,000
5.2%	$20,000 – $25,000
5.55%	$25,000 – $60,000
6.6%	Over $60,000

Marginal rates — only income within each band is taxed at that rate. 2026 figures, before the state standard deduction/exemption.

The upside: no sales tax

Delaware is famous for having no state sales tax, which offsets its moderate income tax — shoppers (and cross-border bargain-hunters) pay nothing extra at the register. Property taxes are also among the lowest in the nation.

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Same brackets, single or married: Delaware does not double its bracket widths for married couples filing jointly, so two-earner households can face a modest marriage penalty compared with states that double their brackets.

Comparing Delaware to other states

See how Delaware stacks up by running the same salary through Pennsylvania · Maryland · New Jersey.

Delaware salary calculator FAQ

What is the Delaware income tax rate for 2026?

Delaware has a progressive income tax for 2026 ranging from 2.2% to a top rate of 6.6%. The first $2,000 of taxable income is untaxed, and the 6.6% rate applies to income above $60,000.

How much is taken out of a paycheck in Delaware?

A Delaware paycheck is reduced by federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare and progressive state income tax up to 6.6%. On a $70,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 25% to 27%.

Does Delaware have a sales tax?

No. Delaware is one of five states with no general state sales tax, which partly offsets its moderate income tax. It also has some of the lowest property taxes in the country.

What is the take-home pay on $70,000 in Delaware?

A single filer earning $70,000 in Delaware takes home roughly $52,800 a year after federal tax, FICA and progressive state income tax. Use the calculator above for your exact figure.