How North Dakota taxes your paycheck in 2026
North Dakota has one of the lowest income taxes in the country: nothing on the first $48,475 of taxable income, then 1.95% and 2.5%.
- Single filers pay no state income tax on their first $48,475 of taxable income ($80,975 for couples), on top of the federal standard deduction.
- Income above that is taxed at 1.95%, and above $244,825 at 2.5%.
- North Dakota cities don't tax wages.
North Dakota 2026 income tax brackets
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $48,475 | $0 – $80,975 |
| 1.95% | $48,475 – $244,825 | $80,975 – $298,075 |
| 2.5% | Over $244,825 | Over $298,075 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in North Dakota at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | North Dakota taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $1,320 | $0 | 14.2% |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $1,938 | $0 | 16.0% |
| $75,000 | $61,389 | $2,361 | $203 | 18.1% |
| $100,000 | $78,489 | $3,019 | $691 | 21.5% |
| $150,000 | $112,125 | $4,313 | $1,666 | 25.2% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in North Dakota earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,361 per paycheck, or $61,389 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and North Dakota taxes $203.
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Common questions
What is North Dakota's income tax rate?
0% on the first $48,475 of taxable income, 1.95% up to $244,825 and 2.5% above that (single filers).
Do most North Dakotans pay state income tax?
Many don't: with the federal standard deduction, a single filer can earn about $64,500 before owing any.
Does North Dakota tax Social Security?
No. North Dakota exempts Social Security benefits.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in North Dakota?
About $61,389 a year, or $2,361 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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