North Dakota paycheck taxes at a glance
North Dakota has income tax from 0% to 2.5%. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 North Dakota rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Progressive, 3 brackets (0%–2.5%) |
| Standard deduction | $16,100 single · $32,200 married |
| Personal exemption | $0 single · $0 married |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No local income taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | None |
The calculator applies the main North Dakota rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
North Dakota income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to North Dakota taxable income, after deductions and exemptions.
| Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| $0 – $49,574: 0% | $0 – $82,799: 0% |
| $49,575 – $250,399: 1.95% | $82,800 – $304,849: 1.95% |
| $250,400+: 2.5% | $304,850+: 2.5% |
Take-home pay examples in North Dakota
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $2,860 | $1,320 | $0 | 14.2% |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $4,199 | $1,938 | $0 | 16.0% |
| $80,000 | $64,831 | $5,403 | $2,493 | $279 | 19.0% |
| $100,000 | $78,511 | $6,543 | $3,020 | $669 | 21.5% |
| $150,000 | $112,147 | $9,346 | $4,313 | $1,644 | 25.2% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- North Dakota taxes no income up to $49,575 of state taxable income for single filers in 2026 ($82,800 for joint filers).
- North Dakota's top income tax rate is 2.5%, one of the lowest among states with a broad income tax.
- North Dakota uses federal taxable income as its starting point.
Also see the North Dakota sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the North Dakota income tax rate for 2026?
North Dakota has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets for single filers, from 0% to 2.5% for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in North Dakota?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $50,390 a year ($4,199 a month) in North Dakota, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in North Dakota?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and North Dakota taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.