How Much Is Delaware State Income Tax in 2026? 0%–6.6%

Quick Answer: Delaware Income Tax at a Glance

Delaware's top income tax rate of 6.6% starts at $60,000 — but the first $2,000 of income is tax-free, there's no sales tax at all, and Social Security is exempt. Estimate your 2026 take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and Delaware tax below.

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How Delaware taxes your income in 2026

Delaware's brackets for 2026 run 2.2% on taxable income between $2,000 and $5,000, 3.9% to $10,000, 4.8% to $20,000, 5.2% to $25,000, 5.55% to $60,000, and 6.6% above $60,000 — with the first $2,000 untaxed. The standard deduction is $3,250 for single filers and $6,500 for joint filers, modest by national standards, so a larger share of wages is exposed to the brackets than in most states.

No sales tax, one city wage tax

Delaware famously levies no state or local sales tax — a genuine offset to its income tax for people who spend a lot. The exception on the income side is Wilmington, which charges a 1.25% wage tax on people who live or work in the city. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Delaware tax, and residents 60+ can exclude up to $12,500 of pension and other retirement income. Delaware's property taxes are among the lowest in the country.

What this calculator includes (and excludes)

This estimate covers federal income tax, FICA, and Delaware state income tax using the 2026 brackets and standard deduction. It does not model the Wilmington city wage tax, the pension/retirement exclusions, itemized deductions, or credits such as Delaware's personal credits. Figures are estimates for planning purposes, not tax advice.

Take-Home Pay by Income Level in Delaware

The table below shows estimated annual take-home pay for a single filer with no credits or pre-tax contributions. It includes federal income tax, FICA, and Delaware state income tax.

Gross Income	Federal Tax	FICA	DE State Tax	Take-Home Pay
$50,000	$3,820	$3,825	$2,208	$40,147
$75,000	$7,670	$5,738	$3,719	$57,874
$100,000	$13,170	$7,650	$5,369	$73,811
$150,000	$24,734	$11,475	$8,669	$105,122
$200,000	$36,734	$14,339	$11,969	$136,958

Estimated Tax Breakdown

Take-home $73,811

Federal

$13,170 13.2%

State

$5,369 5.4%

FICA

$7,650 7.6%

Net Pay

$73,811 73.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Delaware income tax rate in 2026?

Delaware's top marginal rate is 6.6% on taxable income above $60,000. Lower brackets run from 2.2% to 5.55%, and the first $2,000 of taxable income is exempt.

Does Delaware have local income taxes?

Only Wilmington: the city charges a 1.25% wage tax on residents and on non-residents who work in Wilmington. No other Delaware city or county levies an income tax.

Does Delaware tax Social Security benefits?

No. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Delaware income tax. Residents 60 and older can also exclude up to $12,500 of pension and retirement income.

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Delaware?

A single filer earning $75,000 pays roughly $3,719 in Delaware income tax and takes home about $57,874 per year after federal tax, FICA, and state tax, based on this calculator's 2026 estimates. See the example table above for the breakdown.

Is it true Delaware has no sales tax?

Yes. Delaware is one of five states with no sales tax, state or local. That doesn't raise your paycheck, but it lowers the cost of everything you buy with it.