Delaware judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Delaware charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 8.75% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 8.75% | Formula rate |
Post-judgment interest
Delaware's post-judgment interest rate is 8.75% per year. Delaware post-judgment interest is currently 8.75% — a statutory formula rate under 6 Del. C. § 2301 that resets twice a year. Both pre-judgment and post-judgment interest use the same legal rate (5% over the discount rate). Per the official Delaware Courts guidance, the…
→ Full Delaware post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
Delaware's prejudgment interest rate is 8.75% per year (formula rate). Delaware prejudgment interest is currently 8.75% per year — a statutory formula rate under 6 Del. C. § 2301(a) that resets periodically. Prejudgment interest under Delaware law is awarded as a MATTER OF RIGHT (not discretionary) to a prevailing plaintiff on a liquidated or ascertainable money claim, most clearly in…
→ Full Delaware prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Delaware?
As of July 8, 2026, the Delaware post-judgment interest rate is 8.75% per year. Delaware judgment interest — a formula rate, reset twice a year.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Delaware?
Delaware's prejudgment interest rate is 8.75% per year (formula rate). Prejudgment interest under Delaware law is awarded as a MATTER OF RIGHT (not discretionary) to a prevailing plaintiff on a liquidated or ascertainable money claim, most clearly in…
Is Delaware judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Delaware prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.