Average Salary in Delaware

State of United States · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

$15 /hr

Average salary $4,800 /mo

+ 107% vs United States national rate #13 of 56 state Since 2025-01-01

With a population of 1.1 million, Delaware is a state of United States whose economy centers on financial services and chemical manufacturing. Its minimum wage of $15 per hour is 107% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,800 per month. Key economic outputs include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics. The median household income is $75,015 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #13 of 56; state
vs National: +107%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $31,200; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +82%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $15
Monthly: $2,599.95 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $31,200 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Delaware's minimum wage reached $15.00/hr on January 1, 2025, completing the phase-in schedule enacted under HB 99 (2021). Tipped employees may be paid a lower cash wage of $2.23/hr, provided total compensation with tips reaches at least $15.00/hr.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $31,200 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.