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Dispatcher Salary in Delaware (2026)
$27.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,510/year ($3,793/month) for a single filer
Delaware ranks 6th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 670 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $57,170 a year — though pay ranges from $37,710 for newcomers to $68,640 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 670 Dispatcher jobs in Delaware (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Dispatcher salary of $57,170 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 $45,510 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $57,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,680 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,374 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$2,606 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,510 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,793 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Delaware paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Delaware?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Delaware is $57,170 per year ($27.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,840 and $62,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $57,170, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $45,510 per year ($3,793 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 670 Dispatcher 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.