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Delaware: tipped minimum wage

The cash wage employers must pay tipped workers, how much of the minimum wage tips can cover, and the full minimum.

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Full minimum wage	$15.00
Maximum tip credit	$12.77
Minimum cash wage	$2.23

If your cash wage plus tips falls short of the full minimum wage in any workweek, your employer must make up the difference. Your employer cannot keep any of your tips.

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How we checked this

Rates come from the U.S. Department of Labor's table of state minimum wages for tipped employees, dated July 1, 2026. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.

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