Delaware Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay after federal & Delaware taxes

Updated for 2023 tax year on Mar 15, 2023

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Understanding your Delaware paycheck

Nestled in the Mid-Atlantic region, Delaware is small in size but big in economic impact. As an employee in the state, understanding your paycheck is essential to manage your finances effectively. We will guide you through the various components of your paycheck, from income taxes to deductions.

The first deductions on your Delaware paycheck are federal income and FICA taxes. Your federal income tax liability is based on your Form W-4, so remember to update the form after life-changing events. FICA tax, or payroll tax, is taken directly from your paycheck. The Social Security tax is 6.2%, and the Medicare tax is 1.45% of their wages.

For the self-employed, you are responsible for paying the employee and employer portions of FICA. It will be 12.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare. You may, however, claim a deduction for half of the self-employment taxes.

Your Delaware paycheck’s size can be affected by the information you provide on your Form W-4 and your pay frequency. The Form W-4 allows you to adjust your tax withholding by claiming allowances, which can influence the amount of federal income tax withheld from each paycheck. Additionally, your pay frequency will also impact your paycheck size.

Your marital status plays a role in determining your federal tax bracket, which affects your paycheck. Pre-tax deductions also reduce the amount of tax you need to pay.

Delaware has a state income tax, and the rate varies depending on your income. Luckily, there is no state-level payroll tax, making it less burdensome on your paycheck compared to some other states.

The state offers a standard deduction that reduces your taxable income. You can also claim personal exemptions are also available, providing additional tax relief.

Finally, your Delaware paycheck may include post-tax deductions, such as garnishments, union dues, or charitable contributions. These deductions are taken out of your paycheck after calculating taxes and do not affect your taxable income.

Calculate your Delaware paycheck

Delaware tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax year 2022 will start from July 01 2021 to June 30 2022.

Calculating your Delaware state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal paycheck calculator:

1. figure out your filing status
2. work out your adjusted gross income [Net income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
3. calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = Taxable income]
4. understand your income tax liability [Taxable income × Income tax rate = Income tax liability]
5. minus any tax liability, deductions, withholdings [Net income – (Income tax liability + Pre-tax deductions + Post-tax deductions + Withholdings) = Your paycheck]

State payroll tax

There is no state-level payroll tax.

State income tax brackets

Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.

State standard deduction

State exemptions

There are state-level exemptions for all types of filers and dependents. All exemptions are in the form of tax credits. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.

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