Delaware State Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your Delaware state income tax and take-home pay for tax year 2026.
Last updated: November 2025 · Source
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Delaware 2026 tax overview
HB13 restructured brackets effective TY2026, new 6.75% and 6.95% top brackets above $125k. Same schedule for all filing statuses.
Breakdown
Delaware also withholds an employee Paid Leave premium; this page does not model it, so real take-home is slightly lower.
Delaware income tax brackets, 2026
Rates apply to each slice of taxable income in turn, not to the whole amount. Reaching the 6.95% bracket does not mean paying 6.95% on everything. Figures are for single filers unless the state uses one schedule for all statuses.
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax on this bracket |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $2,000 | 0% | $0 max |
| $2,000 to $5,000 | 2.20% | $66 max |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | 3.90% | $195 max |
| $10,000 to $20,000 | 4.80% | $480 max |
| $20,000 to $25,000 | 5.20% | $260 max |
| $25,000 to $60,000 | 5.50% | $1,925 max |
| $60,000 to $125,000 | 6.60% | $4,290 max |
| $125,000 to $250,000 | 6.75% | $8,438 max |
| Over $250,000 | 6.95% | 6.95% of everything above $250,000 |
Brackets apply to income after the Delaware standard deduction of $3,250 single and $6,500 married filing jointly, which is separate from the federal standard deduction.
What this calculator does not include
Wilmington levies a 1.25% earned income tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city. Delaware also withholds an employee Paid Leave premium; this page does not model it, so real take-home is slightly lower.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 Delaware income tax rates?
Delaware uses a 9-bracket progressive schedule for 2026, running from 0% to 6.95%. The top rate starts at $250,000 of taxable income. HB13 restructured brackets effective TY2026, new 6.75% and 6.95% top brackets above $125k. Same schedule for all filing statuses.
At what income does the top Delaware tax rate start?
The 6.95% top rate applies to taxable income above $250,000. Below that, 8 lower brackets apply in sequence, so your average rate is always lower than your top rate.
What is the 2026 Delaware standard deduction?
Delaware allows a state standard deduction of $3,250 for single filers and $6,500 for married filing jointly in 2026. This is separate from the federal standard deduction, which is $16,100 and $32,200 respectively.
Are there local income taxes in Delaware?
Yes. Wilmington levies a 1.25% earned income tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city.
What payroll deductions does Delaware require besides income tax?
Delaware also withholds an employee Paid Leave premium; this page does not model it, so real take-home is slightly lower. Local income tax applies too; see the question above.
Does Delaware tax Social Security and retirement income?
Delaware does not tax Social Security and allows a pension exclusion of up to $12,500 for filers 60 and over.
What surprises people most about Delaware income tax?
Delaware has no state or local sales tax, which offsets a fairly ordinary income tax for most households.