Delaware Income Tax Brackets 2026
Delaware taxes income in 7 brackets from 0% to 6.6% for 2026; the top rate of 6.6% applies to taxable income over $60,000 for a single filer.
Delaware brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $2,000 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $5,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $20,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 to $25,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $60,000 | 5.55% |
| Over $60,000 | 6.6% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $2,000 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $5,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $20,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 to $25,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $60,000 | 5.55% |
| Over $60,000 | 6.6% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $2,000 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $5,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $20,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 to $25,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $60,000 | 5.55% |
| Over $60,000 | 6.6% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $2,000 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $5,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $20,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 to $25,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $60,000 | 5.55% |
| Over $60,000 | 6.6% |
Standard deduction: Single $3,250 · Married filing jointly $6,500 · Married filing separately $3,250 · Head of household $3,250
- Delaware taxes nothing on the first $2,000 of taxable income and 6.6% above $60,000.
- Wilmington's 1.25% city wage tax is not included yet.
Delaware income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Delaware tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $988 | 3.3% | 5.55% |
| $50,000 | $2,098 | 4.2% | 5.55% |
| $75,000 | $3,609 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| $100,000 | $5,259 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $150,000 | $8,559 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $200,000 | $11,859 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| $300,000 | $18,459 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Delaware's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Delaware income tax brackets for 2026?
Delaware taxes income in 7 brackets from 0% to 6.6% for 2026; the top rate of 6.6% applies to taxable income over $60,000 for a single filer.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $3,609 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 4.8%, with the last dollar taxed at 6.6%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
What is the Delaware standard deduction for 2026?
$3,250 for a single filer, subtracted from income before the brackets apply.
Take-home pay in Delaware
Sources
- Delaware 2026 estimated tax instructions (January 2026): 2026 rate schedule, standard deduction $3,250 ($6,500 joint), $110 personal credits (brackets, standard deduction, personal credit; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.