Delaware Unemployment Benefits Calculator 2026
2026Estimate your unemployment insurance benefits in Delaware. Calculate weekly benefit amount, maximum duration, and total potential benefits based on DE unemployment rules.
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Delaware Unemployment Benefits Overview
Delaware has no state sales tax, making it a popular shopping destination for residents of neighboring states. The state generates significant revenue from corporate franchise taxes and the lottery instead.
Delaware's income tax brackets have not been adjusted for inflation in decades, resulting in most taxpayers reaching the top 6.6% rate relatively quickly at just $60,001 of taxable income.
The Wilmington city wage tax of 1.25% applies to all workers in the city, adding a local tax layer that is unusual for Delaware. No other Delaware locality levies an income or wage tax.
Delaware's minimum wage reached $15.00/hr in 2025, following incremental increases enacted in 2023 legislation. Tipped employees receive $2.23/hr.
Delaware is known as a corporate haven due to its business-friendly Court of Chancery and low corporate filing fees. More than 60% of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware.
Delaware Unemployment Key Facts (2026)
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 6.6000000000000005%) |
| State Sales Tax | 0% |
| Minimum Wage | $15/hr |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | No |
| Paid Family Leave | No |