Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Delaware

Pre-loaded with Delaware's numbers: 6.6% state income tax, average pay of $1,920/week ($48/hr), and DE GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.

Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates

$1,920/wk

Avg DE Pay

6.6%

State Income Tax

~$1,288/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

102.3

Cost of Living Index

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.

Excellent: Your housing stipend matches or exceeds the GSA maximum for Delaware ($840/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate30.6%
Federal: 24%
State: 6.6%

Same state assignment. You'll pay 6.6% state tax plus 24% federal tax.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$83.78

Based on 36 hours in DE.

Gross Weekly Pay

$3,016

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,728

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$529

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,487

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Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$32,334

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$64,668

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$129,336

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$2,487

per week

Taxes

$529

per week

Total Gross: $3,016 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$840

$3,637/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Delaware

$1,100

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$2,537

Your stipend covers rent with $2,537 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Delaware

Monthly Net Income:$10,770
Average 1BR Rent:$1,100
True Discretionary Income:$9,670

After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses

Cost of Living Index:102.3

National average = 100. Delaware's cost of living is higher than the national average by 2.3 points.

Housing Cost: Moderate

Utilities: Moderate

Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.

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Delaware Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in Delaware?

With the average Delaware package of $1,920/week and 6.6% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.

What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Delaware?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Delaware's average GSA rates ($120/night lodging + $64/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,288. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is Delaware a good state for travel nurse pay?

Delaware averages $1,920/week with a 6.6% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 102.3. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.

Do I pay Delaware taxes as a travel nurse from another state?

Generally yes — you pay Delaware income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.