Does Delaware have a state income tax?

Yes. Delaware has a progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 6.6%.

How much income tax will I pay in Delaware on $75,000?

On $75,000 of W-2 income (single filer), an estimated $11,279 in total income tax — including about $3,609 to Delaware, leaving roughly $63,721 after income tax (before FICA payroll taxes). Adjust income and filing status in the calculator above for your exact numbers.

What is the effective tax rate in Delaware on $75,000?

About 15.04% combined federal and state income tax for a single filer, of which roughly 4.81% is Delaware state tax. FICA payroll taxes (7.65% for most employees) come on top of that.

How accurate is this calculator?

Estimates use 2026 federal and state tax rates, and each state's own brackets, standard deduction and personal exemptions for your filing status. Your actual liability varies with itemized deductions, dependents, other credits, local taxes, and other income.

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Delaware Income Tax Calculator

Estimate your 2026 Delaware state and federal income tax liability for W-2, self-employment, and investment income.

On $75,000 of W-2 income, a single filer in Delaware owes about $11,279 in income tax for 2026 — $7,670 federal plus $3,609 to Delaware — leaving roughly $63,721 before FICA payroll taxes.

Filing status

State

W-2 wages

Self-employment income

Interest income

Total tax liability

$11,279

for 2026

Include payroll taxes

Gross income $75,000

Federal standard deduction -$16,100

Adjusted Gross Income $75,000

Federal Income Tax 10.2%

-$7,670

State Tax 4.8%

-$3,609

After-Tax Income 85.0%

$63,721

Effective Rate

15.0%

Federal marginal

22.0%

Cap gains rate

15.0%

State rate

6.6%

Your $63,721 after tax: plan the year around it Treasury connects your accounts and budgets from what you actually keep, not your gross.

This calculator provides estimates based on 2026 federal and state tax rates, the federal standard deduction, and each state's own deductions and exemptions for your filing status. Actual tax liability may vary based on itemized deductions, tax credits, AMT, local taxes, and other factors. Consult a tax professional for personalized advice.

2026 federal tables from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; Delaware rates from the state's revenue department and statutes (2026 rates; brackets, standard deduction and exemptions from the latest published state tables, 2025 where the state has not released 2026 figures). Reviewed by Junead Khan. Last updated September 17, 2026.

How Delaware taxes your income

Progressive — 0% to 6.6%

Delaware income tax brackets (single and joint filers)

$0 – $2,000 0%

$2,001 – $5,000 2.2%

$5,001 – $10,000 3.9%

$10,001 – $20,000 4.8%

$20,001 – $25,000 5.2%

$25,001 – $60,000 5.55%

$60,001+ 6.6%

Rates apply to taxable income. The calculator above uses the schedule for your filing status, including head of household where the state has its own.

Delaware allows a $3,250 standard deduction ($6,500 for married couples filing jointly) and a $110 personal exemption credit ($220 for married couples filing jointly).