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Civil Engineer Salary in Delaware (2026)
$48.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,951/year ($6,163/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $153,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 920 Civil Engineer jobs in Delaware (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Civil Engineer salary of $100,220 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 $73,951 — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
| Gross (median) | $100,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,218 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,667 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$5,384 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,951 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,163 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Delaware?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Delaware is $100,220 per year ($48.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,470 and $126,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $100,220, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $73,951 per year ($6,163 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 920 Civil Engineer 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.