Wilmington Paycheck Calculator

Delaware · 6.6% + 1.25% city

Calculate how much you keep after federal and Delaware state taxes in Wilmington.

What the average job in Wilmington pays

$83,565 a year — $62,322 after tax

That is the average across 305,857 jobs in New Castle County, Delaware. Run through the 2026 engine, $62,322 is what actually lands — 74.6% of the gross. Your own figure moves with filing status and pre-tax deductions; change the number above to see it.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, annual 2025. Area: New Castle County, Delaware.

Take-home pay by salary · Wilmington

Single filer · 2026 federal + state tax

Take-home pay by salary
Gross salaryTake-home payEffective tax rate
$40,000$32,74318.1%
$60,000$47,49320.9%
$80,000$60,89323.9%
$100,000$73,64326.4%
$150,000$104,95430.0%

Wilmington local income tax: 1.25%

Wilmington levies a municipal wage tax on top of Delaware state tax. Single filer, simplified rate on income minus the standard deduction.

Gross salaryTake-home before city taxWilmington taxTake-home in the city
$50,000$40,118$424$39,694
$75,000$57,705$736$56,969
$100,000$73,643$1,049$72,594

Estimate using the simplified resident rate; some cities use brackets or special rules. The calculator above does not include the local tax.

Wilmington Paycheck FAQ

What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Wilmington?
About $57,705 a year for a single filer, after federal tax, Delaware state tax and FICA — a 23.1% effective rate.
Does Wilmington have a local income tax?
Yes: Wilmington levies a 1.25% municipal tax on residents' wages on top of Delaware tax (6.6%). See this page's table for take-home including the local tax.
How is take-home pay calculated in Wilmington?
Gross income minus federal income tax, Delaware state tax (6.6%), and FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%).

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