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Industrial Engineer Salary in Delaware (2026)
$57.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,682/year ($7,224/month) for a single filer
Industrial Engineer pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $100,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $120,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $143,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $154,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 820 Industrial Engineer jobs in Delaware (occupation code 17-2112, “Industrial Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Industrial Engineer salary of $120,190 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 $86,682 — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
| Gross (median) | $120,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,612 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,195 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$6,702 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,682 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,224 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Engineer make in Delaware?
- The median Industrial Engineer salary in Delaware is $120,190 per year ($57.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $100,770 and $143,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Engineer in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $120,190, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $86,682 per year ($7,224 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
- How many Industrial Engineer jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 820 Industrial 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.