North Dakota Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. North Dakota has the lowest income tax of any state that has one: 0% on the first $49,575 of taxable income for single filers, then 1.95% and 2.5%.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| North Dakota income tax | $0.00 | $0 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,918.32 | $49,876 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $0 a year (0.0% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 80¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $110.00. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at North Dakota pay levels
Based on North Dakota's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,080 Minimum wage, full time | $535.63 | $1,160.53 | $13,926 | 7.6% |
| $26,200 Half the median | $891.76 | $1,932.14 | $23,186 | 11.5% |
| $52,480 Median wage | $1,705.68 | $3,695.64 | $44,348 | 15.5% |
| $64,050 Average wage | $2,063.24 | $4,470.35 | $53,644 | 16.2% |
| $78,700 1.5× the median | $2,459.29 | $5,328.46 | $63,941 | 18.8% |
| $105,000 2× the median | $3,151.18 | $6,827.56 | $81,931 | 22.0% |
| $157,400 3× the median | $4,502.32 | $9,755.02 | $117,060 | 25.6% |
Hourly pay after taxes in North Dakota
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $7.25 Minimum wage | $267.82 | $15,080 | $13,926 |
| $18.92 75% of the median | $650.01 | $39,354 | $33,801 |
| $25.23 Median wage | $852.82 | $52,478 | $44,346 |
| $30.79 Average wage | $1,031.51 | $64,043 | $53,639 |
| $37.85 1.5× the median | $1,230.01 | $78,728 | $63,961 |
| $50.46 2× the median | $1,575.02 | $104,957 | $81,901 |
North Dakota vs nearby states: take-home on $52,480
On a $52,480 (the North Dakota median) salary, a single filer keeps about $2,276 a year more in North Dakota than in Minnesota. Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs North Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $1,705.68 | $44,348 | — |
| South Dakota | $1,705.68 | $44,348 | +$0 |
| Minnesota | $1,618.14 | $42,072 | −$2,276 |
| Montana | $1,639.92 | $42,638 | −$1,710 |
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Wages in North Dakota
| Median wage, all jobs | $25.23 an hour · $52,480 a year |
| Average (mean) wage | $64,050 a year |
| Take-home at the median wage | $44,348 a year · $1,705.68 every 2 weeks |
| Median household income (2024) | $77,871 |
| Jobs | 429,430 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024. Take-home assumes a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
North Dakota income tax brackets 2026
Single filers
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $49,575 |
| 1.95% | $49,576 – $250,400 |
| 2.5% | Over $250,400 |
Married filing jointly
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $82,800 |
| 1.95% | $82,801 – $304,850 |
| 2.5% | Over $304,850 |
- Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household.
Paychecks in North Dakota: what to know
- The 0% bracket covers the first $49,575 of federal taxable income for single filers ($82,800 joint) in 2026.
- The top rate is just 2.5%, above $250,400 for single filers.
- North Dakota starts from federal taxable income, so changes to the federal standard deduction flow straight through.
- North Dakota uses the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
- Sales tax: 5% state sales tax plus local taxes.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- North Dakota. Yes, but very little. North Dakota taxes nothing on the first $49,575 of federal taxable income for single filers ($82,800 married), 1.95% above that and 2.5% above $250,400.
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
North Dakota sources
Common questions
Does North Dakota have a state income tax?
Yes, but very little. North Dakota taxes nothing on the first $49,575 of federal taxable income for single filers ($82,800 married), 1.95% above that and 2.5% above $250,400.
What is the North Dakota income tax rate for 2026?
North Dakota has graduated income tax rates from 1.95% to 2.5% in 2026, with the first $49,575 of taxable income taxed at 0%. The full 2026 brackets are listed on this page.
How much is the median North Dakota salary after taxes?
The median wage in North Dakota is $52,480 a year. A single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions takes home about $44,348 of it, or $1,705.68 every two weeks, which is 85% of gross pay.
What does a full-time minimum wage job in North Dakota take home?
At $7.25 an hour and 40 hours a week, gross pay is $15,080 a year. A single filer takes home about $13,926, or $535.63 every two weeks.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in North Dakota?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in North Dakota, taxes take about 8% of pay for a full-time minimum wage job ($15,080), 15% at the state median of $52,480 and 22% at twice the median ($105,000). That counts federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus North Dakota income tax.
How much is the median hourly wage in North Dakota after taxes?
The median hourly wage in North Dakota is $25.23. Working 40 hours a week, that is $52,478 a year, and a single filer takes home about $44,346, or $852.82 a week ($21.32 per hour worked).
How much does the average North Dakota worker take home?
The average (mean) wage in North Dakota is $64,050 a year. After 2026 taxes, a single filer earning that keeps about $53,644 a year, or $2,063.24 every two weeks. The average is higher than the median because high earners pull it up.
How are bonuses taxed in North Dakota?
Employers usually withhold federal tax on a bonus at a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare and North Dakota income tax. On a $5,000 bonus with a $52,480 salary, a single filer in North Dakota sees about $3,518 on payday and may get about $500 back at tax time.
What is the average salary in North Dakota?
The average (mean) wage in North Dakota is $64,050 a year, and the median is $52,480 ($25.23 an hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May 2025. Half of North Dakota workers earn more than the median and half earn less.
What is the median household income in North Dakota?
The median household income in North Dakota was $77,871 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Household income combines everyone in the home, so it is higher than a typical single paycheck.
What do OASDI and FICA mean on my North Dakota pay stub?
OASDI is Social Security tax: 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026. FICA is Social Security plus Medicare (1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000), 7.65% in total for most workers. On a North Dakota minimum wage paycheck ($580.00 for two weeks full time), FICA takes $44.37.
How much of my paycheck goes to Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages. Medicare adds another 0.9% on wages above $200,000. At the North Dakota median wage of $52,480, that is $3,254 for Social Security and $761 for Medicare a year, or $154.41 per biweekly paycheck.
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.
Do you take home more in North Dakota or South Dakota?
On a $52,480 (the North Dakota median) salary, take-home pay is about the same in North Dakota and South Dakota. South Dakota: $44,348, Minnesota: $42,072, Montana: $42,638; North Dakota: $44,348 (single filer, $52,480 salary, no pre-tax deductions).