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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Delaware (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $58,460/year ($4,872/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,900 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Delaware (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $75,920 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 $58,460 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,872 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,808 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$3,780 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,460 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,872 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Delaware?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Delaware is $75,920 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,960 and $86,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $75,920, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $58,460 per year ($4,872 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 2,900 Elementary School Teacher 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.