Salary Overview for Delaware
The median individual income in Delaware is $38,710 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $50,340. The median household income is $79,325.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Delaware's cost of living index is 103 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $38,710 in Delaware has the purchasing power of approximately $37,583 at the national average cost of living. Delaware is roughly in line with the national average cost of living.
Minimum Wage in Delaware
The current minimum wage in Delaware is $13.25/hour, which equals approximately $27,560 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Delaware minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.
Top Employers in Delaware
- ChristianaCare
- DuPont
- Bank of America
Major Industries in Delaware
- Finance
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Healthcare
Tax Rates in Delaware
See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Delaware tax rates page.
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