How much does a Psychologist make in Delaware?

The average Psychologist salary in Delaware is around $115,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Delaware state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $83,484 annually ($6,957/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Psychologist in Delaware?

On a $115,000 salary in Delaware, your take-home pay is approximately $83,484/year or $6,957/month. Federal tax: $16,470. State tax: $6,249. FICA: $8,798.

Is $115,000 a good Psychologist salary?

$115,000 is a strong salary for a Psychologist — above the national median. In Delaware, demand for this role is active.

How do Delaware taxes affect Psychologist salaries?

Delaware levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $115,000 is $6,249. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 27.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Psychologists?

6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, School Psychologist, Neuropsychologist.

How can a Psychologist in Delaware reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Psychologist Salary in Delaware (2026)

Average Psychologist pay in Delaware

$115,000/year

≈ $55/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$83,484/year

$6,957/month · effective tax rate 27.41%

Federal $16,470
State $6,249
FICA $8,798
Take-home

Pay by role in Delaware

Sr Clinical Psychologist (Hospital)$125,000–$192,000+ bonus
Sr Neuropsychologist$135,000–$215,000+ bonus
Sr Forensic Psychologist$125,000–$215,000+ bonus
Sr Child / Pediatric Psychologist$112,000–$172,000+ bonus
Sr Federal Psychologist (Dover AFB / VA Wilmington)$125,000–$192,000+ bonus
Sr Health / Rehabilitation Psychologist$112,000–$172,000+ bonus

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Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$83,484
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,957
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,211
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$40/hr
Federal Tax	$16,470
State Tax	$6,249
FICA Taxes	$8,798
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	27.41%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Psychologists earn the same — not even close

Delaware's psychologist market is anchored by University of Delaware Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences (the substantial UD clinical PhD as one of country's substantial US clinical PhD programs), ChristianaCare Behavioral Health (the substantial ChristianaCare BH + the substantial post-2020 ChristianaCare BH expansion), Rockford Center Newark (the substantial Rockford Center as one of country's substantial US private psychiatric hospitals + Universal Health Services UHS), Delaware Psychiatric Center New Castle (the substantial DPC as the only DE state psychiatric hospital + civil commitment + forensic), Nemours Children's Hospital + pediatric psychology, post-2020 Wilmington + Newark + Dover private practice + telehealth via DE PsyPact since 2020 (the substantial post-2020 NYC-NJ-PA UHNW migration to Wilmington + Greenville driving substantial DE BH private practice growth), federal psychology (Dover AFB + VA Wilmington VAMC + the substantial DE federal civilian + military psych), plus Wilmington University + Widener University doctoral psychology pipeline.

Sr Clinical Psychologist (Hospital)

$125,000–$192,000+ bonus

ChristianaCare BH + Rockford Center + DPC + Nemours + Saint Francis BH

Sr Neuropsychologist

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

Neuropsych at ChristianaCare + Nemours + private TBI + dementia

Sr Forensic Psychologist

$125,000–$215,000+ bonus

Delaware Psychiatric Center + DE DOC + private + expert witness

Sr Child / Pediatric Psychologist

$112,000–$172,000+ bonus

Peds psych at Nemours Children + ChristianaCare peds + community peds

Sr Federal Psychologist (Dover AFB / VA Wilmington)

$125,000–$192,000+ bonus

Dover AFB + VA Wilmington VAMC + federal GS / VA pay band

Sr Health / Rehabilitation Psychologist

$112,000–$172,000+ bonus

Health psych at DE major systems + rehab + pain + transplant + recovery

Sr Private Practice / Cash-Pay (Wilmington UHNW)

$125,000–$285,000+ bonus

Wilmington + Greenville + Centreville UHNW · post-2020 PsyPact telehealth

Sr School Psychologist

$78,000–$118,000+ bonus

DE school district psych · master + doctorate · DE Teachers Retirement

Mid-Level Psychologist (3-6 yrs)

$92,000–$132,000+ bonus

Functional psych at DE major systems · transitioning to senior band

New Grad Psychologist (PhD / PsyD)

$82,000–$108,000+ bonus

DE new grad · UD + Wilmington U + Widener doctoral pipeline

Worth knowing: UD Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences + ChristianaCare BH + Rockford Center + Delaware Psychiatric Center + post-2020 NYC-NJ-PA UHNW migration BH tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state UD academic + largest community BH + private psychiatric + post-2020 NYC-NJ-PA UHNW BH cluster and a feature most national psychologist surveys understate for DE. UD Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences (the substantial UD clinical PhD as one of country's substantial US clinical PhD programs + the substantial UD-ChristianaCare partnership). ChristianaCare Behavioral Health (the substantial ChristianaCare BH + the substantial post-2020 ChristianaCare BH expansion). Rockford Center Newark (the substantial Rockford Center as one of country's substantial US private psychiatric hospitals + Universal Health Services UHS). Delaware Psychiatric Center New Castle (the substantial DPC as the only DE state psychiatric hospital + civil commitment + forensic). Nemours Children's Hospital + pediatric psychology. post-2020 Wilmington + Newark + Dover private practice + cash-pay UHNW (the substantial post-2020 NYC-NJ-PA UHNW migration to Wilmington + Greenville + Centreville). DE PsyPact since 2020 + the substantial DE PsyPact telehealth growth. DE is NOT a RxP state — DE psychologists do NOT have prescribing authority. Dover AFB + VA Wilmington VAMC federal psych. UD + Wilmington U + Widener doctoral. DE progressive top 6.6% anchor the DE psychologist proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Psychologists in Delaware and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Delaware 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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Typical Psychologist Salary by Experience (National)

US-wide ranges, not Delaware figures. Each link shows the Delaware taxes on that salary.

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$80,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$115,000

/year

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$165,000

/year

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