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Wilmington Paycheck Calculator 2026

Take-home pay in Wilmington, DE after federal, Delaware and Wilmington income taxes. Choose whether you live in Wilmington or only work there.

How Wilmington taxes your paycheck

Wilmington charges a 1.25% earned income tax. Residents pay it on all wages wherever they work; nonresidents pay only on work done in the city. 401(k) contributions do not reduce the wages it is charged on.

On top of the local tax, Delaware state income tax applies, along with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. See the Delaware paycheck calculator for state brackets and deductions.

Take-home pay in Wilmington at common salaries

SalaryWilmington tax (resident)Take-home / yrPer biweekly checkLocal tax if you only work thereTake-home / yr
$30,000$375$24,922$959$375$24,922
$40,000$500$32,277$1,241$500$32,277
$50,000$625$39,632$1,524$625$39,632
$60,000$750$46,987$1,807$750$46,987
$75,000$938$57,046$2,194$938$57,046
$100,000$1,250$72,671$2,795$1,250$72,671
$150,000$1,875$103,357$3,975$1,875$103,357

Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Source for local rates: City of Wilmington earned income tax.

Frequently asked questions

How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Wilmington?

A single filer living and working in Wilmington takes home about $57,046 a year, or $2,194 every two weeks, after federal, Delaware and Wilmington taxes. The Wilmington tax itself is about $938 a year.

What is the Wilmington income tax rate?

For residents, 1.25% of wages. For people who work there but live elsewhere, 1.25% of wages.

Do I pay Wilmington tax if I don't live there?

Yes, if you work there: 1.25% of wages. At a $75,000 salary that is about $938 a year.

How much does the Wilmington tax cost at $50,000 a year?

About $625 a year for a resident single filer, or $24 per biweekly paycheck.

Estimates for common situations. Local tax rules have exemptions and credits we can't cover for everyone; check with your city or county for your exact tax. Not tax advice.

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