Wilmington income tax
Wilmington charges a 1.25% wage tax on residents and on nonresidents for work done inside city limits. It is the only city in Delaware with a wage tax.
| Who pays | Rate |
|---|---|
| People who live in Wilmington | 1.25% |
| People who only work in Wilmington | 1.25% |
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Wilmington?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer living in Wilmington keeps about $1,797.96 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare $176.54, Delaware taxes $111.27, and the Wilmington tax $28.85. In all, 22.1% of gross pay goes to taxes.
Take-home pay by salary in Wilmington
Yearly figures for a single filer who lives in Wilmington, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Delaware taxes | Wilmington tax | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,108 | $375 | $24,802 | $953.92 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,703 | $500 | $32,117 | $1,235.26 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,298 | $625 | $39,432 | $1,516.61 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,893 | $750 | $46,747 | $1,797.96 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,909 | $938 | $56,746 | $2,182.54 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,659 | $1,250 | $72,271 | $2,779.65 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $7,409 | $1,563 | $87,732 | $3,374.31 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,159 | $1,875 | $102,757 | $3,952.19 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $12,597 | $2,500 | $133,830 | $5,147.31 |
Working in Wilmington vs. outside it
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer who works in Wilmington, and for one who works elsewhere in Delaware. The difference is the Wilmington tax.
| Salary | Work in Wilmington | Elsewhere in Delaware | Wilmington tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $46,747 | $47,497 | $750 |
| $100,000 | $72,271 | $73,521 | $1,250 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Wilmington
Full time, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, for a single filer who lives in Wilmington. The hourly paycheck calculator adds overtime and tips.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Wilmington tax | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $390 | $25,680 | $987.68 | $12.35 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $468 | $30,244 | $1,163.24 | $14.54 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $520 | $33,287 | $1,280.28 | $16.00 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $650 | $40,895 | $1,572.88 | $19.66 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $780 | $48,502 | $1,865.48 | $23.32 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $1,040 | $61,838 | $2,378.39 | $29.73 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $1,300 | $74,755 | $2,875.19 | $35.94 |
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Sources
Wilmington rates come from wilmdebudget.org and newcastlede.gov. See how we calculate for every assumption.