Delaware Taxes & Wages in 2026
Delaware has a progressive state income tax with a top marginal rate of 6.6%, a statewide sales tax of 0% (none), and a 2026 minimum wage of $15.00/hour. Here is the at-a-glance picture, with sources.
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Income Tax
Delaware uses a progressive rate schedule; the highest marginal rate is 6.6% (applies only to income in the top bracket, not all income).
Sales Tax
Delaware has no statewide sales tax.
2026 Minimum Wage
$15.00/hour (tipped minimum 2.23). Rates shown are the general adult minimum; some employers and industries differ.
Tax Filing Notes
File the Delaware state return in addition to your federal return; brackets are based on taxable income with state-specific adjustments.
How Delaware compares
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Delaware 2026 — FAQ
What is the 2026 minimum wage in Delaware?
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Do local taxes add to these rates?
Sources: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026; U.S. DOL/WHD state minimum wage tables (Paylocity/Gusto 2026 editions); state revenue agencies. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026. Educational reference — verify current rates with the Delaware revenue department before relying on them.
Data sources & methodology
- Standard formulas Amortization, compound interest, and retirement projection equations per finance practice.
- Public reference rates Savings/investment assumptions stated as planning estimates; no live market rates.
- Internal editorial Calculators reviewed by the AllMoneyCalc editorial team before publication.
Methodology and citations are maintained by the AllMoneyCalc editorial team. Where an official schedule is not yet loaded, results are shown as model estimates and the source is stated as a reference.