Lawyer Salary in Delaware (2026)
$83.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $119,639/year ($9,970/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $101,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $130,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $173,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $226,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $354,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,920 Lawyer jobs in Delaware (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Lawyer salary of $173,510 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 $119,639 — an effective tax rate of 31.0%.
| Gross (median) | $173,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$30,376 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,274 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$10,221 |
| Take-home (annual) | $119,639 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,970 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Delaware?
- The median Lawyer salary in Delaware is $173,510 per year ($83.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $130,630 and $226,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $173,510, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $119,639 per year ($9,970 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.0%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 2,920 Lawyer 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.