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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Delaware (2026)
$26.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,650/year ($3,721/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,700 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Delaware (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $56,020 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 $44,650 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $56,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,542 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,286 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$2,542 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,650 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,721 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Delaware?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Delaware is $56,020 per year ($26.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,760 and $64,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $56,020, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $44,650 per year ($3,721 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 1,700 Substance Abuse Counselor 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.