Calculate your take-home pay in Delaware with accurate state income tax withholding. Updated for tax year 2026.
2026 Tax Year
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Delaware uses a progressive income tax system, with rates 2.2% to 6.6%.
Most employees in Delaware have federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare withheld from each paycheck in addition to any applicable state withholding.
Delaware does not generally impose broad local wage income taxes, which keeps paycheck withholding simpler than many local-tax jurisdictions.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $2,000 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 – $5,000 | 2.20% |
| $5,000 – $10,000 | 3.90% |
| $10,000 – $20,000 | 4.80% |
| $20,000 – $25,000 | 5.20% |
| $25,000 – $60,000 | 5.55% |
| $60,000+ | 6.60% |
Delaware does not generally require employee SDI withholding. Employer unemployment taxes are typically not deducted from employee wages.
In addition to Delaware state taxes, your Delaware paycheck is subject to federal taxes:
State tax rates and brackets sourced from:
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