North Dakota income tax in 2026
North Dakota has a graduated income tax with rates from 1.95% to 2.5% for single filers, spread across 3 brackets. The calculation starts from federal taxable income, so the $16,100 federal standard deduction (single) is already subtracted.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $49,575 | 0% |
| $49,575 – $250,400 | 1.95% |
| Over $250,400 | 2.5% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $82,800 | 0% |
| $82,800 – $304,850 | 1.95% |
| Over $304,850 | 2.5% |
North Dakota rules and notes
- North Dakota taxable income starts from FEDERAL taxable income, so the 2026 federal standard deduction shown ($16,100 single/MFS, $32,200 MFJ, $24,150 HOH) or federal itemized deductions are already built in; state additions and subtractions then apply.
- 2026 brackets are inflation-indexed and come from the official 2026 Form ND-1ES tax rate schedules: 0% up to $49,575 (single), $82,800 (MFJ), $41,400 (MFS), $66,400 (HOH); 1.95% up to $250,400 / $304,850 / $152,425 / $277,600; 2.5% above. (Tax Foundation's 2026 table shows the lower 2025 thresholds, e.g. $48,475 single.)
- No personal exemptions. Social Security benefits are excluded from North Dakota taxable income.
North Dakota take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; includes North Dakota income tax but not local taxes.
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security + Medicare | North Dakota income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $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 | $182 | $61,411 | $2,361.95 |
| $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 |
Hourly wages after taxes in North Dakota
Full-time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year), no overtime, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Annual pay | Weekly take-home | Bi-weekly take-home | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $524.02 | $1,048.05 | $27,249 | $13.10 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $684.72 | $1,369.45 | $35,606 | $17.12 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $845.42 | $1,690.85 | $43,962 | $21.14 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $1,006.12 | $2,012.25 | $52,318 | $25.15 |
North Dakota vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), with the difference from North Dakota. Federal taxes are identical in every state, so the gaps come from state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, North Dakota ranks #10 of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay. Nationally, take-home pay on $75,000 ranges from $56,538 in Oregon to $61,593 in states without a wage tax; the median is $59,005.
| State | State income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck | vs. North Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $182 | $61,411 | $2,361.95 | — |
| South Dakota | None | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | +$182 |
| Montana | $2,877 | $58,716 | $2,258.30 | −$2,695 |
| Minnesota | $3,577 | $58,016 | $2,231.38 | −$3,395 |
Neighboring state calculators: South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota. See all 50 states and DC on the national paycheck calculator.
How your North Dakota paycheck is calculated
- Gross pay for the year is your salary, or your hourly wage × hours × 52 plus overtime at 1.5×.
- Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions are subtracted before federal income tax.
- Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets, your filing status’s standard deduction ($16,100 single) and credits for children and other dependents.
- Social Security and Medicare take 6.2% (up to $184,500 of wages) and 1.45%.
- North Dakota income tax is figured on the annual amount using the rules above, then divided across your paychecks.
We divide the annual totals by your number of paychecks, which is how a correctly completed 2026 Form W-4 is designed to withhold. Your employer’s withholding tables may differ by a few dollars per check. For your full-year tax bill, use the income tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in North Dakota?
A single filer earning $75,000 in North Dakota takes home about $61,411 a year in 2026, or $2,361.95 per bi-weekly paycheck. That is after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare and $182 of North Dakota income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) or health deductions would lower your taxes but also your take-home pay.
Does North Dakota have a state income tax?
Yes. North Dakota has a graduated income tax with rates from 1.95% to 2.5% for single filers in 2026. On a $75,000 salary, that works out to about $182 a year, or $6.99 per bi-weekly paycheck, an effective state rate of 0.24% of gross pay. Employers withhold it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in North Dakota?
Full time (40 hours a week), $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and North Dakota income tax, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $35,606 a year, or $1,369.45 per bi-weekly paycheck, about $17.12 per hour worked.
How does take-home pay in North Dakota compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), take-home pay is $61,411 a year in North Dakota. In neighboring states it ranges from $58,016 to $61,593; South Dakota (the highest nearby) is $182 higher. Federal taxes are the same everywhere, so the gap comes entirely from state income tax.
How much federal tax comes out of each paycheck on a $75,000 salary?
Federal taxes don’t depend on the state. For a single filer paid every two weeks on $75,000, about $295.00 of federal income tax, $178.85 of Social Security (6.2%) and $41.83 of Medicare (1.45%) come out of each 2026 paycheck, based on the $16,100 standard deduction. Children, pre-tax deductions and W-4 choices change the federal amount.