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North Dakota has the lowest income tax of any state that has one: the first $48,475 of taxable income (single) is tax-free, then rates are just 1.95% and 2.5%. Many North Dakota workers see little or no state withholding.

Updated October 31, 2026 for the 2026 tax year · Reviewed by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team · How we calculate

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North Dakota paycheck calculator

1. Your pay

How are you paid?
Your pay before any taxes or deductions.

2. Your tax situation

Married filing separately? Choose Single.
Benefits and deductions401(k), health insurance, HSA
Percent of each paycheck. 2026 limit: $24,500 a year.
Amount taken out of each paycheck.
Amount per paycheck.
Roth 401(k), union dues and similar, per paycheck.
Form W-4 detailsSecond job, dependents, extra withholding
Yearly total from W-4 Step 3: $2,200 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent.
Not from a job, e.g. interest (W-4 Step 4a).
Beyond the standard deduction (W-4 Step 4b).
Optional (W-4 Step 4c).
Only if you asked for it on your state form.

Your paycheck

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North Dakota paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxGraduated rates from 1.95% to 2.5%
Standard deductionUses the federal amount ($16,100 single)
Personal exemptions & creditsNone
Local income taxesNone
Disability / paid leave deductionsNone
Federal taxesIncome tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%

Good to know

  • 0% on federal taxable income up to $48,475 (single) / $80,975 (married).
  • 1.95% above that, 2.5% above $244,825 (single).
  • Starts from federal taxable income.
  • No local income taxes.

Head-of-household filers are estimated with the single schedule.

North Dakota salary after taxes (2026)

Take-home pay at common North Dakota salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax benefits. 2026 rates.
SalaryFederal taxFICAState & localTake-home / yearPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$0$26,285$1,010.96
$40,000$2,620$3,060$0$34,320$1,320.00
$50,000$3,820$3,825$0$42,355$1,629.04
$60,000$5,020$4,590$0$50,390$1,938.08
$75,000$7,670$5,738$203$61,389$2,361.12
$100,000$13,170$7,650$691$78,489$3,018.82
$125,000$18,734$9,563$1,178$95,525$3,674.05
$150,000$24,734$11,475$1,666$112,125$4,312.51

North Dakota hourly paycheck examples

Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in North Dakota. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.

40 hours a week, single filer, no overtime or benefits.
Hourly wageWeekly grossWeekly take-homeYearly take-home
$15.00/hr$600.00$524.02$27,249
$18.00/hr$720.00$620.44$32,263
$20.00/hr$800.00$684.72$35,606
$25.00/hr$1,000.00$845.42$43,962
$30.00/hr$1,200.00$1,006.12$52,318
$40.00/hr$1,600.00$1,288.42$66,998

North Dakota vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in North Dakota and the states around it.

$75,000 a year, single filer, biweekly, no pre-tax benefits, default local settings.
StateState & local taxesTake-home / yearPer paycheck
South Dakota$0$61,593$2,368.94
North Dakota$203$61,389$2,361.12
Montana$2,877$58,716$2,258.30
Minnesota$3,907$57,686$2,218.69

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Frequently asked questions

Do I pay North Dakota income tax?

Only on federal taxable income above $48,475 (single) or $80,975 (married). For a single filer that means wages above about $64,575.

What is North Dakota’s top rate?

2.5%.

What is the North Dakota income tax rate in 2026?

North Dakota has graduated rates from 1.95% to 2.5%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.

How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in North Dakota?

A single filer earning $50,000 in North Dakota takes home about $42,355 a year, or $1,629.04 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA.

How much is $100,000 after taxes in North Dakota?

About $78,489 a year ($3,018.82 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 21.5%.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in North Dakota?

Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $845.42 a week, or $43,962 a year.

How often are the North Dakota rates updated?

We verify federal and North Dakota rates every January and whenever North Dakota changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.

Sources

Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.