North Dakota paycheck & tax overview

North Dakota uses a graduated income tax, meaning your rate rises in steps as your income grows, topping out at 2.50% — one of the lowest top marginal state income tax rates among the 42 states that tax wage income. Because the brackets matter as much as the top rate, the table below shows every bracket that could apply to your paycheck, not just the headline number.

North Dakota state tax brackets (2026, single filers)

2026 standard deduction: $16,100 (single) / $32,200 (married filing jointly).

2026 minimum wage: $7.25/hour.

Effectively 0% below the first bracket threshold; includes federal standard deduction in its income starting point.

North Dakota take-home pay by salary (2026, single filer)

Assumes biweekly pay, no pre-tax or post-tax deductions. Use the calculator above for your exact numbers.

North Dakota hourly wage take-home pay (2026, single filer)

Assumes a standard 40-hour week, 52 weeks/year, paid weekly.

Single vs. married filing jointly in North Dakota

Compared at a $75,000 annual salary.

North Dakota paycheck FAQ

Does North Dakota have state income tax?

Yes. North Dakota levies a graduated state income tax on wage income for 2026, in addition to federal income tax and FICA.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in North Dakota?

A single filer earning $60,000/year in North Dakota, paid biweekly, takes home approximately $50,390 per year (about $1,938 per paycheck) — an effective tax rate of about 16.02% once federal tax, FICA, and North Dakota state tax are withheld.

What is the minimum wage in North Dakota in 2026?

The 2026 minimum wage in North Dakota is $7.25 per hour. Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year) at that rate comes to about $15,080/year before taxes.

$20 an hour is how much a year after taxes in North Dakota?

At $20/hour full-time (40 hours/week), gross pay is $41,600/year. After federal tax, FICA, and North Dakota state tax, a single filer takes home approximately $35,606/year — about $685 per week.

Do you pay less tax if you're married in North Dakota?

On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $61,389/year (18.15% effective tax rate), while a married couple filing jointly at the same combined income takes home about $64,623/year (13.84%). Married filing jointly usually results in a lower or equal effective tax rate, since joint brackets are wider than single brackets.

How much tax is taken out of an hourly paycheck in North Dakota?

The percentage is the same whether you're paid hourly or salaried — what matters is your total gross pay per period, filing status, and pay frequency. Enter your hourly rate × hours worked as your "gross pay per period" above (for example, $25/hour × 80 hours for a biweekly hourly paycheck) to get an exact North Dakota breakdown.

What FICA taxes come out of every paycheck in North Dakota?

Every paycheck nationwide — including in this state — has 6.2% withheld for Social Security up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, plus 1.45% for Medicare with no cap. Employees earning over $200,000 from one employer also owe an Additional Medicare Tax of 0.9% on the excess.

Does North Dakota tax bonuses and overtime the same as regular pay?

For withholding purposes, most employers treat bonuses and overtime as regular wages added to that pay period's gross pay — which is exactly how this calculator treats any amount you enter. Your actual year-end tax liability on that income is the same either way; only the withholding timing can differ slightly if your employer uses the IRS "supplemental wage" flat-rate method for bonuses.