Minimum wage in Delaware
Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, $7.75 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $31,200 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: dol.gov.
$15.00Minimum wage per hour
$2.23Tipped cash wage
$22.50Overtime rate (1.5×)
—No change scheduled
What the minimum wage pays in Delaware
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $15.00 | $12.53 |
| Week (40 hours) | $600 | $501 |
| Month | $2,600 | $2,172 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $31,200 | $26,070 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $22.50 an hour at the Delaware minimum.
How Delaware compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $15.00 | — |
| Maryland | $15.00 | — |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | $16.48 on January 1, 2027 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Delaware?
- The Delaware minimum wage is $15.00 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Delaware's minimum wage going up?
- No increase is scheduled right now. Wagevane checks for announcements and updates this page automatically.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Delaware?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $2.23 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $15.00 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Delaware?
- About $31,200 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $26,070 after federal and state taxes.