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Accountant Salary in Delaware (2026)
$45.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,636/year ($5,886/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $74,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $120,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,570 Accountant jobs in Delaware (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Accountant salary of $95,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,636 — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
| Gross (median) | $95,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,074 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,269 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$5,040 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,636 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,886 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Delaware paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Delaware?
- The median Accountant salary in Delaware is $95,020 per year ($45.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $74,270 and $120,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $95,020, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $70,636 per year ($5,886 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 6,570 Accountant jobs in Delaware in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Delaware state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Delaware.