Calculate your take-home pay in Wilmington, Delaware including the 1.25% local income tax on top of Delaware's 6.6% state rate.
| Salary | City Tax | Take-Home (with city tax) | Take-Home (without) | City Tax Cost/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $625 | $39,585 | $40,210 | $52 |
| $75,000 | $938 | $57,383 | $58,320 | $78 |
| $100,000 | $1,250 | $73,585 | $74,835 | $104 |
| $125,000 | $1,563 | $89,739 | $91,301 | $130 |
| $150,000 | $1,875 | $105,441 | $107,316 | $156 |
| $200,000 | $2,500 | $137,807 | $140,307 | $208 |
Wilmington levies a 1.25% local income tax on both residents and non-residents earning income in the city. This is in addition to Delaware's 6.6% state income tax, bringing the combined state and local rate to 7.85%.
Only city in Delaware with a local income tax. Applies equally to residents and non-residents.
The local tax applies to earned income including wages, salaries, and in most cases net self-employment income. Investment income, pensions, and Social Security are typically exempt from local income taxes.
The 1.25% local tax is applied on top of Delaware's 6.6% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Wilmington's local tax costs approximately $1,250/year — that's $104/month or $48 per biweekly paycheck.
This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in Wilmington. Even if you commute from outside the city, you owe the local tax on wages earned within Wilmington.
Wilmington charges a 1.25% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $1,250/year. This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in the city.
Partially. Wilmington taxes non-residents on income earned within the city at 1.25%. You'd need to both live and work outside the city to avoid it entirely.
Including Delaware's 6.6% state rate, Wilmington's 1.25% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 26.4%.
Yes, local income taxes are deductible as part of your state and local tax (SALT) deduction if you itemize. However, the SALT deduction is capped at $10,000 ($5,000 for married filing separately), which limits the benefit for many taxpayers.