Lawyer Salary in Delaware
A lawyer in Delaware earns an estimated $153,100 a year ($73.61 an hour). Most workers fall from $104,100 to $222,000, depending on experience and employer.
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Lawyer pay in Delaware
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $104,100 | $50.05 |
| Median (estimate) | $153,100 | $73.61 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $222,000 | $106.73 |
| US national median | $151,000 | $72.60 |
The Delaware estimate is 1% above the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in Delaware keeps about $107,949 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $4,151.87 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the Delaware paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Delaware?
About $153,100 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.