$

Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Physician Salary After Tax in Wilmington

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท DE ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.05

Physician Salary Range

25th Percentile

$190,000

Take-home:

$129,956

$10,830/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$235,000

Take-home:

$158,402

$13,200/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$310,000

Take-home:

$201,356

$16,780/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $235,000

Gross Salary$235,000
Federal Tax(20.2%)โ€“$47,463
DE State Taxโ€“$14,494
Social Securityโ€“$10,918
Medicareโ€“$3,408
Annual Take-Home$158,402
$13,200Monthly
$6,092Bi-Weekly
32.59%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Wilmington

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)10.2% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,350/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,680/mo

COL Index

1.05

Comfortable Rent Max

$3,300/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $13,200 ($158,400/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$6,600

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$3,960

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$2,640

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$79,200

Wants / year

$47,520

Savings / year

$31,680

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician salary in Wilmington?

The median Physician salary in Wilmington (DE) is $235,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $190,000 and the 75th percentile is $310,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Physician in Wilmington?

At the median salary of $235,000, a Physician in DE takes home approximately $158,402 per year ($13,200/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 32.59%.

Can a Physician afford rent in Wilmington?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Wilmington is $1,350/month. On the median Physician salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 10.2%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($3,300/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Physician salaries in Wilmington?

Wilmington has a cost-of-living index of 1.05 (1.00 = national average). Wilmington is 5% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Physician salary.