Delaware Minimum Wage 2026
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Last Updated: February 10, 2026
Last Reviewed: February 10, 2026
Applicable Period: 2026
Jurisdiction: State of Delaware, United States
Update Schedule: Quarterly reviews in 2026; annual reviews thereafter
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Delaware Minimum Wage – 2026 Quick Reference
- Overview of Minimum Wage Law in Delaware
- Current Minimum Wage Rates in Delaware 2026
- Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees
- Local Minimum Wage Ordinances in Delaware
- Who Is Covered and Who Is Exempt
- Employer Obligations and Enforcement
- Delaware Minimum Wage vs Federal Law
- Minimum Wage Posting Requirements
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Information Verification Log
Introduction
The minimum wage in Delaware establishes the lowest hourly compensation that employers must legally provide to covered employees. For 2026, Delaware maintains a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour, which was reached on January 1, 2025, following a multi-year scheduled increase. The state permits tip credits for tipped employees, who must receive a cash wage of at least $2.23 per hour.
Minimum wage regulations in Delaware operate under Title 19, Chapter 9 of the Delaware Code alongside federal requirements established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). When state or local minimum wage rates exceed the federal standard, employers must comply with the higher applicable rate. Delaware allows tip credits for qualifying tipped employees, and no local jurisdictions have enacted higher minimum wage ordinances.
This page provides an authoritative overview of Delaware minimum wage law for 2026, including current rates, tipped employee provisions, coverage and exemptions, enforcement procedures, and compliance requirements. All information is compiled from official government sources.
| Delaware Minimum Wage — 2026 Quick Reference | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Rate | Effective Date | Official Source |
| State minimum wage | $15.00/hour | January 1, 2025 | 19 Del. C. § 902 |
| Tipped minimum wage | $2.23/hour | Ongoing | 19 Del. C. § 902(b) |
| Maximum tip credit | $12.77/hour | Calculated | Delaware Code Title 19 |
| Training wage (90 days) | $14.50/hour | Ongoing | 19 Del. C. § 902(e) |
| Youth wage (under 18) | $14.50/hour | Ongoing | 19 Del. C. § 902(e) |
| Next scheduled increase | None | N/A | Fixed rate |
| Rate adjustment mechanism | Fixed | — | Requires legislation |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25/hour | Ongoing | 29 U.S.C. § 206 |
| Local minimum wages | No | — | State law |
Last verified: February 10, 2026 via Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs
Overview of Minimum Wage Law in Delaware
Legal Authority
Delaware minimum wage requirements are established under Title 19, Chapter 9 of the Delaware Code, known as the “Minimum Wage Act of the State.” The Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs, Office of Wage & Hour Enforcement administers and enforces minimum wage regulations in Delaware. The state minimum wage law was significantly amended in 2021 through Senate Bill 15, which established a schedule of increases culminating in the current $15.00 per hour rate.
Relationship to Federal Law
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal minimum wage establishes a floor of $7.25 per hour for covered employers and employees. Delaware law operates independently of federal minimum wage standards. When both state and federal minimum wage laws apply, employers must pay whichever rate is higher.
Because Delaware’s minimum wage of $15.00 exceeds the federal minimum, most covered employers must comply with the state rate. The Delaware statute includes a provision stating that if the federal minimum wage exceeds the state rate, Delaware’s minimum wage will equal the federal amount.
Coverage Scope
Delaware minimum wage law applies to employers in any occupation who employ employees for wages. The law broadly covers most private sector employment, with specific exemptions for certain categories of employees and employers. Employers not subject to state minimum wage requirements but covered by federal law must comply with FLSA standards.
Higher Rate Principle
The principle of “higher prevailing rate” requires employers to pay the highest applicable minimum wage—whether federal, state, or local. In Delaware, this means employers must identify and apply whichever minimum wage rate provides employees the highest hourly compensation. Since Delaware has no local minimum wage ordinances, employers must determine whether federal or state law applies and comply with the higher rate.
Current Minimum Wage Rates in Delaware 2026
Standard Hourly Minimum Wage
As of January 1, 2025, the standard minimum wage in Delaware is $15.00 per hour for covered employees. This rate applies to all non-exempt employees working for covered employers in Delaware.
Delaware reached the $15.00 minimum wage through Senate Bill 15, enacted in 2021, which established a multi-year schedule of increases. The rate increased from $9.25 in 2021 to $10.50 in 2022, $11.75 in 2023, $13.25 in 2024, and finally $15.00 on January 1, 2025. The $15.00 rate represents a 62% increase over five years from the previous minimum wage.
Delaware’s minimum wage statute does not include automatic annual adjustments based on inflation or any other economic indicator. Changes to the minimum wage require new legislation enacted by the Delaware General Assembly and signed by the Governor.
Youth and Training Wage Provisions
Delaware permits reduced wage rates for certain categories of workers during initial employment or training periods:
Training Wage
- Rate: $14.50 per hour (up to $0.50 less than standard minimum)
- Eligibility: Employees age 18 or older
- Duration: First 90 consecutive calendar days after initial employment with employer
- Authority: 19 Del. C. § 902(e)(1)
Youth Wage
- Rate: $14.50 per hour (up to $0.50 less than standard minimum)
- Eligibility: Employees under age 18
- Duration: No time limitation; applies throughout minor employment
- Authority: 19 Del. C. § 902(e)(2)
These provisions allow employers to pay reduced rates during defined training or youth employment periods. For training wage, after the 90-day period expires, employers must pay the full standard minimum wage of $15.00 per hour. The youth wage provision applies for the duration of employment while the employee remains under age 18.
Scheduled Minimum Wage Increases
No further minimum wage increases are currently scheduled in Delaware. The minimum wage will remain at $15.00 per hour unless modified by future legislation. Delaware law does not include automatic inflation adjustments or a mechanism for annual increases.
If the federal minimum wage were to exceed $15.00 per hour, Delaware’s minimum wage would automatically increase to match the federal rate under the state statute’s provision that Delaware’s minimum wage equals the federal minimum wage when the federal rate exceeds the state rate.
Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees
Tipped Employee Cash Wage
Delaware permits employers to pay tipped employees a reduced cash wage, provided that employee tips combined with the cash wage equal at least the full minimum wage.
Cash wage requirement: $2.23 per hour
Maximum tip credit: $12.77 per hour
Total minimum compensation: $15.00 per hour (cash wage + tips)
Authority: 19 Del. C. § 902(b)
Delaware’s tip credit percentage is set by reference to the federal government’s tip credit percentage as of June 15, 2006. The statute specifies that the minimum cash wage shall in no event be less than $2.23 per hour, which has remained Delaware’s tipped minimum wage despite increases in the standard minimum wage.
Who Qualifies as a Tipped Employee
Under Delaware law, a “tipped employee” is defined as an employee engaged in an occupation in which gratuities customarily constitute part of the remuneration. Specifically, qualifying employees must customarily and regularly receive more than $30 per month in tips or gratuities.
Qualifying occupations typically include:
- Restaurant servers and bartenders
- Hotel service workers and bellhops
- Casino dealers and service staff
- Parking attendants and valets
- Delivery drivers who receive tips
- Hairstylists and barbers in service establishments
- Other service positions where tips are customary
“Gratuities” are defined under Delaware law as monetary contributions received directly or indirectly by an employee from a guest, patron, or customer for services rendered, where the customer is entirely free to determine whether to make any payment at all and the amount.
Employer Obligations for Tipped Workers
Employers who claim a tip credit must comply with specific requirements under Delaware law:
- Inform employees in advance of the tip credit provisions before claiming the credit
- Ensure total compensation (cash wage plus tips) equals or exceeds the full minimum wage of $15.00 per hour for all hours worked
- Pay the difference if an employee’s tips fail to bring total compensation to the minimum wage
- Maintain accurate records of all tips received by employees, whether directly or indirectly
- Make records available for inspection by the Delaware Department of Labor
- Provide written notice including:
- The amount of cash wage paid
- The amount of tips or gratuities to be credited as wages
- That tip credit cannot exceed actual tips received
- That all tips belong to the employee except valid tip pooling
- That tip credit does not apply if employee not informed
- Details of any tip pooling arrangements
Authority: 19 Del. C. § 902(c)
Tip Ownership and Distribution
Tip Ownership: Any gratuity received by an employee, indicated on a receipt as a gratuity, or deposited in or about a place of business for direct services rendered by an employee is the sole property of the primary direct service employee. Tips become the property of the employee and may not be taken or retained by the employer except as required by state or federal law.
Credit Card Tips: Tips or gratuities that are charged to a credit card must be paid by the employer to the employee by the next regular payday and may not be held while the employer awaits reimbursement from a credit card company. The employer may not deduct any amount from employee tips charged to a credit card, including service fees assessed by credit card companies.
Automatic Gratuities: Tips or gratuities that are automatically included in the customer’s bill must be treated like tips or gratuities given directly to the service employee and belong to the employee.
Authority: 19 Del. C. § 902(d)
Tip Pooling and Sharing
Delaware law permits tip pooling arrangements under specific conditions:
Voluntary Tip Pools: Employees may establish a system for sharing or pooling of gratuities among direct service employees. However, the employer shall not in any fashion require or coerce employees to agree upon such a system. Tip pooling must be controlled by employees themselves.
Required Tip Pools: Where more than one direct service employee provides personal service to the same customer from whom gratuities are received, the employer may require that such employees establish a tip pooling or sharing system not to exceed 15% of the primary direct service employee’s gratuities.
Employer Exclusion: The employer shall not, under any circumstances, receive any portion of the gratuities received by employees. This prohibition is absolute regardless of the employer’s role in the business.
Eligible Participants: Only direct service employees—those who customarily and regularly receive tips—may participate in tip pools. Management, supervisors, and employees who do not customarily receive tips cannot participate in tip pooling arrangements.
Penalties for Violations: The Delaware Department of Labor may require the employer to pay restitution if the employer diverts any gratuities of its employees in the amount of the gratuities diverted.
Authority: 19 Del. C. § 902(c)(2)-(3)
Local Minimum Wage Ordinances in Delaware
Delaware law does not authorize cities and counties to enact their own minimum wage rates that differ from the state minimum wage. All employers in Delaware must comply with the uniform statewide rate of $15.00 per hour.
No cities or counties in Delaware have enacted minimum wage ordinances. The $15.00 statewide rate applies uniformly across all jurisdictions in Delaware, including Wilmington, Dover, Newark, and all other municipalities and counties.
This uniform statewide approach provides consistency for employers operating in multiple locations within Delaware and simplifies compliance by eliminating the need to track different minimum wage rates for different work locations within the state.
Who Is Covered and Who Is Exempt
Employees Covered by Delaware Minimum Wage
Delaware minimum wage law broadly covers employees in any occupation. Unless specifically exempted, covered employees include:
- Private sector workers: Full-time and part-time employees of private businesses
- Salaried non-exempt employees: Employees paid on a salary basis who do not qualify for executive, administrative, or professional exemptions
- Hourly employees: Workers compensated on an hourly basis in all industries
- Temporary and seasonal workers: Employees hired for limited durations or seasonal work
- Minor employees: Workers under age 18 (subject to youth wage provisions)
- Part-time employees: All employees regardless of hours worked per week
- Tipped employees: Service workers who receive tips (subject to tip credit provisions)
The Delaware minimum wage law applies to employment within the state regardless of where the employer’s headquarters or principal office is located. The determinative factor is where the work is performed.
Exemptions from Minimum Wage Requirements
The following categories of employees are exempt from Delaware minimum wage requirements:
Agricultural Workers
Employees in agriculture are exempt from Delaware’s minimum wage law. Agricultural work includes farming in all its branches, including cultivation and tillage of soil, dairy operations, production and harvesting of agricultural or horticultural commodities, and raising of livestock and poultry.
Authority: Delaware Labor Law Poster
Domestic Service Employees
Employees in domestic service in or about private homes are exempt from state minimum wage requirements. This includes housekeepers, maids, cooks, babysitters, gardeners, and similar household workers employed in private residences.
Federal Government Employees
Employees of the United States Government are exempt from Delaware’s minimum wage law, as federal employment is governed by federal civil service regulations.
Outside Commission Salespeople
Outside sales employees whose primary duty is making sales away from the employer’s place of business and who are customarily and regularly engaged away from the employer’s premises are exempt from minimum wage requirements.
Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employees
Employees performing bona fide executive, administrative, or professional duties may be exempt if they meet both salary and duties tests under federal and state regulations. These exemptions generally require:
- Payment on a salary basis (not hourly)
- Meeting minimum salary thresholds
- Performing primarily exempt duties as defined by regulation
Fishing Industry Employees
Employees engaged in fishing and fish processing at sea are exempt from Delaware’s minimum wage requirements.
Other Exempt Categories
Additional exempt categories include:
- Junior camp counselors
- Inmates participating in Department of Correction work programs
- Learners and apprentices (under special Department of Labor authorization)
- Workers with disabilities (under special certification)
Authority: 19 Del. C. § 905-906; Delaware Labor Standards
Independent Contractors
Properly classified independent contractors are not employees and therefore not covered by minimum wage requirements. However, Delaware applies tests to determine independent contractor status, and misclassification may result in penalties and back wages. Factors considered include:
- Degree of control over work performance
- Whether service is outside employer’s usual business
- Whether individual is engaged in independently established trade or business
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors to avoid minimum wage obligations can result in significant penalties and liability for unpaid wages.
Workers with Disabilities and Learners
Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities: The Delaware Department of Labor may authorize employment of individuals whose earning capacity is impaired by age or physical or mental deficiency or injury at wages lower than the minimum wage rate. Such employment requires a special license issued under applicable regulations. This provision is designed to avoid hardship or prevent curtailment of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Learners and Apprentices: The Department may provide by regulation for employment of learners and apprentices at wages lower than the minimum rate as deemed necessary or appropriate to prevent curtailment of employment opportunities. No employee may be employed at subminimum wages under these provisions except under applicable regulations and authorization from the Department.
Authority: 19 Del. C. § 905-906
Employer Obligations and Enforcement
Employer Compliance Requirements
Employers subject to Delaware minimum wage law must:
- Pay the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked by covered employees
- Maintain accurate payroll records documenting hours worked and wages paid for at least three years
- Display required labor law posters informing employees of minimum wage rates and rights
- Issue compliant wage statements showing gross wages, deductions, and net pay
- Pay wages timely – at least once each month, with all earned wages paid within seven days of the end of each pay period
- Provide required meal breaks – 30-minute meal break after five consecutive hours of work
- Keep tip records (for employers using tip credits) documenting all tips received
Recordkeeping Requirements: Employers must maintain payroll records for three years, including:
- Employee names, addresses, and social security numbers
- Hours worked each workday and workweek
- Wage rates and total wages paid each pay period
- Deductions from wages
- For tipped employees: records of all tips received
Authority: Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs; 19 Del. C. § 910
Enforcement of Minimum Wage Law
The Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs, Office of Wage & Hour Enforcement enforces minimum wage requirements in Delaware. The agency:
- Investigates wage complaints filed by employees
- Conducts workplace inspections and audits
- Issues citations and orders for wage violations
- Collects unpaid wages and penalties on behalf of employees
- Takes administrative enforcement actions
- Refers cases for legal action when appropriate
Filing a Wage Complaint: Employees who believe they have not been paid proper minimum wage may file a complaint with the Delaware Department of Labor through:
- Email: wages@delaware.gov
- Phone: (302) 761-8200 (Press Option 3)
- Online contact form: Available at Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs website
- Mail: Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs, Wage and Hour Unit, 4425 N. Market Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19802
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
Delaware law prohibits retaliation against employees who file wage complaints, provide information to the Department, or participate in investigations or proceedings under the minimum wage law.
Authority: Delaware Office of Wage & Hour; Office of Labor Law Enforcement
Investigation and Enforcement Powers
The Delaware Department of Labor has broad authority to enforce minimum wage requirements:
- Enter and inspect employer premises after one day’s notice
- Examine and copy payroll records, books, and other employment records
- Question employers, employees, and other persons
- Require written statements from employers regarding wages, hours, and employment conditions
- Investigate facts to determine compliance with minimum wage law
The Department may collect unpaid minimum wages on behalf of Delaware workers and pursue administrative, civil, and criminal remedies for violations.
Authority: 19 Del. C. § 910
Penalties for Minimum Wage Violations
Employers who violate Delaware minimum wage law may be subject to:
Back Wages: Employers must pay employees the difference between wages paid and the required minimum wage for all hours worked. The statute of limitations for wage claims generally extends back from the date of complaint.
Department Collection: The Delaware Department of Labor may collect minimum wages on behalf of workers through administrative proceedings. Wages collected but not claimed by the entitled employee within one year are remitted to the State Treasurer.
Civil Penalties: Employers who violate minimum wage requirements may face civil penalties assessed by the Department. Penalties increase for repeat violations.
Retaliation Penalties: Employers who discharge or discriminate against employees for filing complaints or participating in minimum wage investigations face additional penalties and potential legal liability.
Criminal Prosecution: Willful violations of minimum wage law may be referred for criminal prosecution in appropriate cases.
Attorney Fees and Costs: Employees who pursue legal action for minimum wage violations may recover attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to unpaid wages.
Interest on Unpaid Wages: Unpaid wages may accrue interest from the date wages were due until payment is made.
Authority: 19 Del. C. § 911; Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs
Delaware Minimum Wage vs Federal Law
The Federal Minimum Wage Floor
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes a federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, which has remained unchanged since July 24, 2009. This federal rate sets a floor for minimum wage requirements nationwide and applies to employers engaged in interstate commerce or with annual gross sales exceeding $500,000.
The federal tipped minimum wage is $2.13 per hour, with employers permitted to take a tip credit of up to $5.12 per hour, provided total compensation (cash wage plus tips) equals at least $7.25 per hour.
When State Law Applies
Because Delaware’s minimum wage of $15.00 exceeds the federal minimum, most employees working in Delaware are entitled to the higher state rate. The federal minimum serves as a fallback only for the limited category of employers covered by federal but not state law.
Delaware’s tipped minimum wage of $2.23 also exceeds the federal tipped minimum of $2.13, requiring employers to pay tipped employees at least $2.23 per hour in cash wages under state law.
Higher Applicable Rate Rule
The fundamental principle governing minimum wage compliance is that employers must pay whichever rate—federal, state, or local—provides employees the highest hourly wage. This rule ensures workers receive maximum protection under applicable law.
Practical Application:
- Identify all minimum wage rates that may apply (federal and state)
- Determine which rates cover the specific employer and employee
- Pay the highest applicable rate
In Delaware, since the state minimum wage of $15.00 exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25, covered employers must pay the Delaware rate. Employers should consult the Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs to determine which law applies to their specific situation.
Federal Coverage for State-Exempt Employers
Certain employers exempt from Delaware’s minimum wage law may still be covered by the FLSA. For example, agricultural employers with substantial operations may be subject to federal minimum wage requirements even though exempt from state law. Such employers must pay at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
| Regional Minimum Wage Context | |
|---|---|
| Delaware’s minimum wage of $15.00 compared to surrounding Mid-Atlantic states (2026) | |
| State | 2026 Rate |
| Delaware | $15.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.25 |
| New Jersey | $15.49 |
| Maryland | $15.00 |
Delaware’s $15.00 rate equals Maryland’s minimum wage and significantly exceeds Pennsylvania’s rate, which remains at the federal minimum of $7.25. New Jersey’s rate of $15.49 reflects annual inflation adjustments beyond the $15.00 base rate. Delaware ranks among the higher minimum wage states in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Note: Rates shown are standard minimum wages and may not reflect local or industry-specific variations in neighboring states.
Minimum Wage Posting Requirements
Delaware law requires employers to display an official minimum wage notice in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees. The poster must include current wage rates, employee rights, and contact information for the Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs.
Where to obtain posters:
- Download from Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs: Official Delaware Labor Law Poster (PDF)
- The poster includes minimum wage, wage payment, child labor, and other labor law requirements
- Available in English with resources available in Spanish and Haitian Creole
Posting locations: The notice must be posted in each workplace location where employees can readily see it, typically near time clocks, in break rooms, employee entrances, or other prominent locations accessible to all workers.
Compliance: Failure to display required posters may result in citations and penalties from the Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs. Employers must ensure posters remain current when minimum wage rates or other requirements change.
Federal Posting: Employers covered by federal law must also display the federal minimum wage poster available from the U.S. Department of Labor. Delaware employers should display both state and federal posters to ensure full compliance.
Authority: Delaware Labor Law Poster
Frequently Asked Questions: Minimum Wage in Delaware 2026
What is the minimum wage in Delaware in 2026?
The minimum wage in Delaware is $15.00 per hour as of January 1, 2025. This rate applies to all covered employees. Tipped employees must receive at least $2.23 per hour in cash wages, with tips bringing total compensation to $15.00 per hour.
When is the next minimum wage increase in Delaware?
No minimum wage increases are currently scheduled in Delaware. The rate will remain $15.00 per hour unless changed by future legislation. Delaware law does not include automatic annual adjustments for inflation.
Does Delaware allow tip credit?
Yes, Delaware permits employers to pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.23 per hour, with up to $12.77 in tip credit, provided total compensation reaches $15.00 per hour. Employees must customarily receive more than $30 per month in tips to qualify as tipped employees.
Are there different minimum wages in different cities in Delaware?
No, Delaware maintains a uniform statewide minimum wage of $15.00. Local jurisdictions have not enacted different rates. The same minimum wage applies throughout Delaware in all cities and counties.
Who is exempt from minimum wage in Delaware?
Common exemptions from Delaware minimum wage include employees in agriculture, domestic service in private homes, federal government employees, outside sales employees, fishing industry workers, and bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees meeting salary and duties tests. Independent contractors are not covered.
What happens if an employer pays below minimum wage in Delaware?
Employers who pay below minimum wage face back wage liability for unpaid amounts, civil penalties, and potential criminal prosecution for willful violations. Employees can file complaints with the Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs to recover unpaid wages. Delaware law prohibits retaliation against workers who report violations.
Do small businesses have to pay minimum wage in Delaware?
Yes, all employers in Delaware must pay minimum wage regardless of size. Even businesses with one employee must comply with the $15.00 hourly rate. There are no small business exemptions from Delaware’s minimum wage law.
Is Delaware’s minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes, Delaware’s minimum wage of $15.00 is $7.75 higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Employers in Delaware must pay the higher state rate. Delaware’s tipped minimum of $2.23 also exceeds the federal tipped minimum of $2.13.
How often does Delaware increase its minimum wage?
Delaware’s minimum wage is set by legislation and does not automatically adjust. The current $15.00 rate was reached through Senate Bill 15, which phased in increases from 2021 through 2025. Changes to the minimum wage require new laws enacted by the Delaware General Assembly.
Can employers pay less than minimum wage during training?
Yes, Delaware permits employers to pay a training wage of $14.50 per hour (up to $0.50 less than standard minimum) during the first 90 consecutive calendar days for employees age 18 or older. After 90 days, employers must pay the full $15.00 minimum wage. Youth under 18 may be paid $14.50 per hour without time limitation.
How to file a minimum wage complaint in Delaware
Employees who believe they have not received proper minimum wage compensation may file a wage complaint with the Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs. Filing methods include:
- Email: wages@delaware.gov
- Phone: (302) 761-8200 (Press Option 3)
- Online: Contact form at Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs website
- Mail: Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs, Wage and Hour Unit, 4425 N. Market Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19802
The Division will investigate the complaint and may recover unpaid wages on behalf of the employee. Delaware law prohibits employer retaliation against workers who file wage complaints or participate in investigations.
Do remote workers in Delaware get the Delaware minimum wage?
Generally, the minimum wage of the jurisdiction where the employee physically performs work applies. Remote workers located in Delaware are entitled to Delaware’s minimum wage of $15.00, even if their employer is based in another state. Employers must comply with the minimum wage law of the state where remote employees work.
Information Verification Log
All information on this page has been compiled from official government sources and verified for accuracy as of the dates below.
| Source Verification — Delaware Minimum Wage (2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Source | Last Verified | Full URL |
| Delaware Code Title 19, Chapter 9 | February 10, 2026 | https://delcode.delaware.gov/title19/c009/ |
| Delaware Code Title 19, Chapter 9 (Index) | February 10, 2026 | https://delcode.delaware.gov/title19/c009/index.html |
| Delaware Division of Industrial Affairs | February 10, 2026 | https://industrialaffairs.delaware.gov/wage-hour |
| Delaware Labor Law Poster | February 10, 2026 | https://laborfiles.delaware.gov/main/dia/olle/Labor_Law_Poster.pdf |
| Senate Bill 15 (2021) | February 10, 2026 | https://legis.delaware.gov/… |
| U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wages | February 10, 2026 | https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state |
| Delaware Office of Labor Law Enforcement | February 10, 2026 | https://labor.delaware.gov/divisions/industrial-affairs-old/labor-law/ |