How much taxes will be taken out of my paycheck in Delaware?
Christopher Davis
Updated on March 24, 2026
Your employer is also responsible for withholding FICA taxes from your wages. These are Social Security and Medicare taxes, and they are withheld at rates of 6.2% and 1.45% of your wages….Income Tax Brackets.
| All Filers | |
|---|---|
| Delaware Taxable Income | Rate |
| $20,000 – $25,000 | 5.20% |
| $25,000 – $60,000 | 5.55% |
| $60,000+ | 6.60% |
Does Delaware have state withholding?
Section 1151 of Title 30 of the Delaware Code Annotated requires State withholding if the wages or other remuneration is subject to Federal withholding. The easy rule is “If you withhold Federal tax, then you must withhold State tax.”
Does Delaware have state payroll tax?
Delaware State Payroll Taxes The State of Delaware has a progressive income tax, similar to how the federal income tax works. The more money your employees make, the higher the income tax. Tax rates range from 0% to 6.6%.
Does your job automatically take out taxes?
Employers are generally required to withhold income taxes from their employees’ pay. But if you are eligible for three exemptions, but only claim zero or one, then a greater percentage is withheld for taxes. Claiming all of your exemptions leads to bigger paychecks.
What taxes do I pay in Delaware?
Delaware has a graduated tax rate ranging from 2.2% to 5.55% on income under $60,000. The maximum income tax rate is 6.60% on income of $60,000 or over.
What is the Delaware state income tax rate for 2019?
Delaware income tax rate(s)
| Tax rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 3.9% | $5,001–$10,000 |
| 4.8% | $10,001–$20,000 |
| 5.2% | $20,001–$25,000 |
| 5.55% | $25,001–$60,000 |
Does Maryland have reciprocity with Delaware?
Delaware has not entered into a reciprocal agreement with Maryland. You have a withholding requirement for the wages paid as compensation for services rendered in the Maryland office and those paid for services rendered while teleworking in Maryland.
What is Delaware’s minimum wage?
Delaware’s minimum wage rate increased to $9.25 effective October 1, 2019. However, there is a training wage rate of ($8.75 for adult workers 18 & over) for the first 90 days on a new job. Also, effective on January 1, 2019 Delaware’s Minimum Wage implemented a Youth Rate (14-17) of $8.75 per hour.
Do you pay state tax if you work in Delaware?
Even though Delaware’s tax rates are generally higher than PA’s state tax rate of 3.07%, you may still owe some taxes to PA if you had a contribution to an employer 401 (k).
What happens if you work in Delaware and live in Pennsylvania?
So, if you live in Pennsylvania but work in Delaware and pay taxes on that income in Delaware, Pennsylvania cannot tax you on it as well. Pennsylvania must offer you a credit for taxes you paid elsewhere. So you won’t pay taxes on the some money twice. You’ll have to spend a little more time preparing multiple state returns, however.
How does Delaware income tax compare to other states?
You can learn more about how the Delaware income tax compares to other states’ income taxes by visiting our map of income taxes by state. Local tax rates are excluded in Delaware and 14 other states that have county or city level income taxes.
What do I need to know about my Delaware tax return?
Instead of claiming allowances, employees are required to enter dollar amounts for income tax credits, non-wage income, itemized and other deductions and total annual taxable wages. There’s also a new five-step process that allows filers to enter personal information, claim dependents and indicate any additional jobs or income.
