How North Dakota taxes your paycheck
North Dakota starts from federal taxable income with rolling conformity, so the 2026 federal standard deduction (with the OBBBA increase) flows through. Rates are 0%, 1.95% and 2.5%, unchanged from 2025, with thresholds indexed each year. For 2026 the 0% bracket rises to $49,575 single, $82,800 joint and $66,400 head of household, so most wage earners owe little or nothing.
2026 North Dakota income tax brackets
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $49,575 | 0% |
| $49,575 to $250,400 | 1.95% |
| Over $250,400 | 2.5% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $82,800 | 0% |
| $82,800 to $304,850 | 1.95% |
| Over $304,850 | 2.5% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $16,100 | $32,200 | $24,150 |
| Personal exemption | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Local income taxes
North Dakota has no city or county income or wage taxes.
Take-home pay in North Dakota at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | North Dakota taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $0 | $26,285 | $1,011 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $0 | $34,320 | $1,320 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $42,355 | $1,629 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $182 | $61,411 | $2,362 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $669 | $78,511 | $3,020 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $1,644 | $112,147 | $4,313 |
How North Dakota compares
At a $60,000 salary, North Dakota ranks #1 of 51 for take-home pay, tied with 7 other no-tax states. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in North Dakota
The North Dakota minimum wage is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. A full-time minimum wage job pays $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,926 after taxes. See the full North Dakota minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
Because North Dakota starts from federal taxable income, actual liability also reflects itemized deductions and the federal tip, overtime, senior and QBI deductions. State subtractions (40% capital gain exclusion, military pay) and credits are ignored. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does North Dakota have a state income tax?
Yes. North Dakota taxes wages at graduated rates from 0% to 2.5% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in North Dakota?
A single filer earning $60,000 in North Dakota keeps about $50,390 a year, or $4,199 a month, in 2026. That ranks 1 (tied with 7 other states) of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does North Dakota have local income taxes?
North Dakota has no city or county income or wage taxes.
What is the minimum wage in North Dakota?
The minimum wage in North Dakota is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. Full time, that is $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,926 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- USDA National Finance Center payroll bulletin: North Dakota state income tax withholding change (2026)
- ND Office of State Tax Commissioner 2025 Individual Income Tax Booklet (NBER TAXSIM archive copy of the official booklet)
- Keka North Dakota paycheck calculator: 2026 brackets, citing ND Form ND-1ES 2026
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- ND Office of State Tax Commissioner - Form ND-1ES 2026 (2026 tax rate schedules, all filing statuses)
- ND Office of State Tax Commissioner - 2026 Income Tax Withholding Rates and Instructions
- IRS - Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (federal standard deduction)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)