What is the minimum wage in Delaware in 2026?

The minimum wage in Delaware is $15.00 per hour in 2026. The rate reached $15.00 on January 1, 2025.

What is the tipped minimum wage in Delaware?

The tipped minimum wage in Delaware is $2.23 per hour in 2026. Employers must ensure total earnings including tips reach $15.00/hr.

How much is $15.00/hr annually?

At $15.00/hr working 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, annual gross pay is $31,200.00 before taxes.

Does Delaware minimum wage apply to all workers?

Most employees in Delaware are covered. Exceptions may include small businesses, farm workers, and certain student/training wages.

When did Delaware last change its minimum wage?

Delaware last raised its minimum wage on January 1, 2025, from $13.25 to $15.00 per hour. No further increase is currently scheduled.

Delaware Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00/hr Calculator

Calculate weekly, monthly, and annual gross pay at Delaware's 2026 minimum wage. Includes tipped worker earnings.

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How Delaware Minimum Wage Compares to the Federal Rate

Delaware's 2026 minimum wage of $15.00 per hour is $7.75 above the $7.25 federal minimum. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not changed since 2009, meaning workers in states like Delaware rely on state law for meaningful wage floors.

At $15.00/hr working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year), a Delaware worker earns $31,200.00 gross annually. That equals $600.00 per week and roughly $2,600.00 per month.

These figures are gross (before taxes). Your take-home pay will be lower after federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) deductions. Use our Delaware Income Tax Calculator for a net-pay estimate.

Last updated: October 2026. Rates sourced from the Delaware Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

Tipped Workers in Delaware

The tipped minimum wage in Delaware is $2.23 per hour in 2026. Employers may pay tipped employees as little as $2.23/hr, but total compensation including tips must reach $15.00/hr. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.

Tipped workers covered by Delaware law include restaurant servers, bartenders, valets, and other service workers who regularly receive tips. Always check your pay stub to ensure your employer is meeting the full minimum wage requirement.

Note: Delaware's tipped cash wage is $2.23, so the maximum tip credit is $12.77 per hour.

Delaware Wage Increase Schedule

The 2026 minimum wage for Delaware is $15.00/hr. Here is what workers and employers should know about upcoming changes: Delaware reached $15.00 on January 1, 2025, the last step of the increases enacted in 2021. No further increase is currently scheduled.

Employers must post the current Delaware minimum wage notice at their place of business. Violations can result in back-pay orders and civil penalties. Workers who believe they are being underpaid can file a complaint with the Delaware Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor.

Bookmark this page — we update Delaware wage data each time the state announces a new rate, including CPI-indexed adjustments.