How North Carolina taxes your paycheck in 2026
North Carolina charges a flat 3.99% income tax for 2026, after a $12,750 standard deduction for single filers.
- January 1, 2026 brought the last step of North Carolina's scheduled tax cuts, lowering the rate from 4.25% to 3.99%.
- The standard deduction is $12,750 for single filers, $25,500 for married couples and $19,125 for heads of household.
- North Carolina cities and counties don't charge income tax on wages.
Take-home pay in North Carolina at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | North Carolina taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,233 | $1,278 | $1,087 | 16.9% |
| $60,000 | $48,505 | $1,866 | $1,885 | 19.2% |
| $75,000 | $59,109 | $2,273 | $2,484 | 21.2% |
| $100,000 | $75,699 | $2,911 | $3,481 | 24.3% |
| $150,000 | $108,315 | $4,166 | $5,476 | 27.8% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in North Carolina earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,273 per paycheck, or $59,109 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and North Carolina taxes $2,484.
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Common questions
What is North Carolina's income tax rate for 2026?
A flat 3.99%, down from 4.25% in 2025.
What is the North Carolina standard deduction?
$12,750 for single filers, $25,500 for married couples filing jointly and $19,125 for heads of household.
Do North Carolina cities have income tax?
No. Only the state income tax applies to wages.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in North Carolina?
About $59,109 a year, or $2,273 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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