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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Delaware (2026)
$17.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,196/year ($2,433/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,400 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Delaware (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $35,360 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 $29,196 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $35,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,063 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,705 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$1,396 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,196 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,433 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Delaware?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Delaware is $35,360 per year ($17.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $38,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $35,360, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $29,196 per year ($2,433 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 13,400 Retail Sales Associate 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.