North Dakota paycheck calculator, 2026
North Dakota has among the lowest state income tax rates in the country, with a large zero-rate band at the bottom that exempts many lower salaries entirely. The schedule is short and the amounts withheld are correspondingly small relative to other states. Our 2026 figures are still being cross-checked, so this page shows the rules and sources rather than an estimate.
North Dakota withholding rates, 2026
| Taxable income over | Base tax | Rate on excess |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | $0.00 | 0% |
| $57,625.00 | $0.00 | 1.95% |
| $258,450.00 | $3,916.09 | 2.5% |
| Taxable income over | Base tax | Rate on excess |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | $0.00 | 0% |
| $57,500.00 | $0.00 | 1.95% |
| $168,525.00 | $2,164.99 | 2.5% |
| Taxable income over | Base tax | Rate on excess |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | $0.00 | 0% |
| $78,475.00 | $0.00 | 1.95% |
| $289,675.00 | $4,118.40 | 2.5% |
Take-home pay in North Dakota by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Change any of those in the calculator.
| Salary | Take-home (year) | Per paycheck | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $30,302.48 | $1,165.48 | 13.4% |
| $40,000 | $34,320.00 | $1,320.00 | 14.2% |
| $45,000 | $38,337.26 | $1,474.51 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 | $42,355.30 | $1,629.05 | 15.3% |
| $55,000 | $46,372.56 | $1,783.56 | 15.7% |
| $60,000 | $50,337.82 | $1,936.07 | 16.1% |
| $65,000 | $54,251.60 | $2,086.60 | 16.5% |
| $70,000 | $57,841.16 | $2,224.66 | 17.4% |
| $75,000 | $61,254.44 | $2,355.94 | 18.3% |
| $80,000 | $64,667.72 | $2,487.22 | 19.2% |
| $85,000 | $68,081.52 | $2,618.52 | 19.9% |
| $90,000 | $71,521.06 | $2,750.81 | 20.5% |
| $95,000 | $74,934.60 | $2,882.10 | 21.1% |
| $100,000 | $78,347.88 | $3,013.38 | 21.7% |
| $110,000 | $85,200.96 | $3,276.96 | 22.5% |
| $120,000 | $92,028.04 | $3,539.54 | 23.3% |
| $130,000 | $98,717.06 | $3,796.81 | 24.1% |
| $140,000 | $105,343.94 | $4,051.69 | 24.8% |
| $150,000 | $111,997.08 | $4,307.58 | 25.3% |
| $200,000 | $145,184.00 | $5,584.00 | 27.4% |
Notes and caveats
- The 2026 North Dakota booklet indexes the thresholds from the 2025 NFC formula. State 2026 values are encoded and independently confirmed 2026-07-20; the NFC comparison is stale.
Sources
Every figure on this page is transcribed from a published source and carries the date it was read. Where two sources disagree, the disagreement is recorded rather than resolved silently.
North Dakota Income Tax Withholding Rates and Instructions, 2026 Calendar Year — read 2026-07-19 · cross-checked against NFC North Dakota State Income Tax Withholding (2025); independent confirmation 2026-07-20- rates —
North Dakota Income Tax Withholding Rates and Instructions, 2026 Calendar Year , Annual Percentage Method Tables, page 45 · read 2026-07-19
This is an estimate of payroll withholding, not tax advice, and not a prediction of your final tax bill. Withholding is what your employer sends in during the year; what you actually owe is settled when you file.