North Dakota take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $0 | $34,320 | $1,320.00 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $279 | $64,831 | $2,493.49 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $669 | $78,511 | $3,019.64 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $1,644 | $112,147 | $4,313.33 |
North Dakota income tax rates for 2026
Rates for single filers (married couples filing jointly have wider brackets; the calculator applies them when you choose that status).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $49,575 | 0% |
| $49,575 – $250,400 | 1.95% |
| $250,400 and over | 2.5% |
Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household.
Federal taxes on every North Dakota paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- North Dakota taxes nothing on the first $49,575 of taxable income for a single filer ($82,800 for a married couple), then 1.95%, and 2.5% only on very high incomes.
- Taxable income is worked out after the federal standard deduction, so a single person earning less than about $65,675 pays no North Dakota income tax.
- Employers may withhold a flat 1.5% from bonuses.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in North Dakota?
A single filer earning $60,000 in North Dakota takes home about $50,390 a year, or $1,938.08 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and North Dakota income tax (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does North Dakota have a state income tax?
Yes. North Dakota has a progressive income tax from 1.95% to 2.5%. The 2026 standard deduction for a single filer is $16,100.
How is a North Dakota bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus North Dakota's supplemental rate of 1.5%.
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