Does Delaware have a state income tax?

Delaware taxes individual income with a progressive state income tax with a top marginal rate of 6.6%.

What is the minimum wage in Delaware in 2026?

The 2026 minimum wage in Delaware is $15.00/hour, with a tipped minimum of $2.23.

Delaware Taxes 2026 — Income Tax, Sales Tax & Minimum Wage

6.6%Income tax

NoneState sales tax

$15.002026 min wage

2026Tax year

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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).

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Sales Tax

Delaware has no statewide sales tax.

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2026 Minimum Wage

$15.00/hour (tipped minimum 2.23). Rates shown are the general adult minimum; some employers and industries differ.

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Tax Filing Notes

File the Delaware state return in addition to your federal return; brackets are based on taxable income with state-specific adjustments.

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How Delaware compares

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All 50 States + D.C.

Compare income tax, sales tax, and minimum wage across every state.

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Federal Tax Estimator

2026 IRS brackets and standard deduction.

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Delaware 2026 — FAQ

What is the 2026 minimum wage in Delaware?

$15.00/hour, with a tipped minimum of $2.23.

Is Delaware income tax high or low compared to other states?

Delaware's top rate of 6.6% ranks in the middle of states with an income tax.

Do local taxes add to these rates?

Property taxes and, in some states, county levies still apply — sales tax is not the only consumption tax.

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.