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Construction Manager Salary in Delaware (2026)
$63.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,100/year ($7,842/month) for a single filer
Construction Manager pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $95,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $105,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $168,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $209,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 610 Construction Manager jobs in Delaware (occupation code 11-9021, “Construction Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Construction Manager salary of $132,150 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 $94,100 — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
| Gross (median) | $132,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,450 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,109 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$7,491 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,100 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,842 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Manager make in Delaware?
- The median Construction Manager salary in Delaware is $132,150 per year ($63.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $105,320 and $168,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Manager in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $132,150, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $94,100 per year ($7,842 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
- How many Construction Manager jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 610 Construction Manager 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.