PEO services in Delaware
A PEO helps Delaware employers manage multi-state payroll, and benefits while staying compliant with Delaware's rules. As of 2026, Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00/hr and the state unemployment (SUTA) taxable wage base is $14,500. ONYX benchmarks the top PEOs against your current setup so Delaware companies stop overpaying by 15–40%.
Delaware employer snapshot (2026)
The structural facts that shape payroll and benefits cost in Delaware. Verify current figures with the state agency before relying on any single number.
$15.00 eff. 1-1-2026 (scheduled statutory increases).
Standard employer base; some states assign a higher base to max-rated employers.
Employers withhold state income tax.
Coverage available through private carriers and PEO programs.
The short answer
At-will state phasing in a $15 minimum wage and launching a state paid family and medical leave program; SUTA wage base is rising under 2024 legislation (H.B. 433).
Major metros we serve in Delaware: Wilmington, Dover, Newark.
Common Delaware PEO questions
Can a PEO operate in Delaware?
Yes. PEOs operate in Delaware and handle Delaware payroll tax, the $14,500 SUTA wage base, benefits, and workers' comp through competitive carriers. ONYX benchmarks the PEOs that operate in Delaware against your current setup.
What is the 2026 minimum wage in Delaware?
Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00/hr as of 2026. $15.00 eff. 1-1-2026 (scheduled statutory increases).
How much can a Delaware company save with a PEO?
Most companies ONYX works with save 15–40% of total people cost by moving to a better-fit PEO. We model the exact savings for your Delaware census for free in 3–5 business days.
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