North Dakota Paycheck Calculator

Updated for 2026 tax year · figures checked on November 3, 2026

North Dakota withholds no state income tax on the first $57,625 of a single filer's yearly wages, then 1.95% and finally 2.50% on high incomes. This North Dakota paycheck calculator, also a salary and take-home pay calculator, shows your state withholding next to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

A single filer on a $60,000 salary, paid every two weeks, has a $2,307.69 paycheck and takes home about $1,936.07, or $50,338 a year.

Take-home pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$1,936.07

$50,337.82 a year from $59,999.94 gross pay (26 paychecks)

Take-home 83.9%
Federal income tax 8.4%
Social Security 6.2%
Medicare 1.4%
State income tax 0.1%

Paycheck breakdown per paycheck and per year in North Dakota
Item	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$2,307.69	$59,999.94
Federal income tax	−$193.08	−$5,020.08
Social Security	−$143.08	−$3,720.08
Medicare	−$33.46	−$869.96
State income tax	−$2.00	−$52.00
Take-home pay	$1,936.07	$50,337.82

How we calculated this

Estimates for informational purposes only, based on 2026 withholding rules. Your actual paycheck may differ. This is not tax advice. Report an issue

North Dakota salary calculator: what your result means

Your result is take-home pay after federal taxes and North Dakota income tax. In the $60,000 example, federal income tax is about 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare 7.7%, and North Dakota income tax 0.1%.

Many North Dakota workers have little or nothing withheld for the state: a single filer pays nothing on the first $57,625 a year. Withholding is rounded to the nearest dollar on each paycheck.

At $100,000 a year, take-home pay is about $3,013.38 every two weeks, or $78,348 a year. A $40,000 salary paid weekly comes to about $660.01 per paycheck.

How North Dakota taxes your paycheck

North Dakota withholding at a glance
State income tax on wages	Graduated rates (see below)
State payroll programs withheld from pay	None

Source: North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner, 2026 Income Tax Withholding Rates and Instructions

North Dakota withholding rates, single schedule

over $00%
over $57,6251.95%
over $258,4502.5%

North Dakota withholding rates by taxable wages
Schedule	Taxable wages over	Rate
Single	$0	0%
	$57,625	1.95%
	$258,450	2.5%
Married filing jointly	$0	0%
	$57,500	1.95%
	$168,525	2.5%
Head of household	$0	0%
	$78,475	1.95%
	$289,675	2.5%

Source: North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner, 2026 Income Tax Withholding Rates and Instructions

Thresholds are yearly wages. North Dakota uses the filing status on your federal W-4 and has no allowances for 2020 and later W-4s.

Employers annualize your pay and look up the table for the filing status on your federal W-4. Nothing is withheld on yearly wages up to $57,625 for single filers, $57,500 for married couples filing jointly and $78,475 for heads of household. Above that it's 1.95%, rising to 2.50% above $258,450 for single filers. The result is divided by your pay periods and rounded to the dollar. No North Dakota city or county taxes wages.

North Dakota taxes the same wages as federal withholding, so 401(k), Section 125 health insurance, HSA and FSA deductions lower your North Dakota wages too.

Things to know about North Dakota paychecks

Reciprocity with Minnesota and Montana. Residents of Minnesota and Montana who work in North Dakota can file Form NDW-R each year to have no North Dakota tax withheld. (Source: North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner, Income Tax Withholding and Information Returns Guideline)
Fired workers are paid by certified mail. When an employer discharges someone, final wages go out by certified mail to an address the employee chooses, unless both agree otherwise. (Source: North Dakota Century Code chapter 34-14, Wage collection (§§ 34-14-02, 34-14-03))
Bonuses at a flat rate. Employers may withhold a flat 1.50% from bonuses and other supplemental pay. (Source: North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner, 2026 Income Tax Withholding Rates and Instructions)

Federal taxes on every paycheck

Every US paycheck has the same three federal deductions, whichever state you work in. Together, Social Security and Medicare are called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes.

Federal income tax withholding. Withholding is tax your employer takes out of each paycheck and sends to the IRS on your behalf. The amount depends on your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS method in Publication 15-T. It is an estimate of your yearly tax; you settle the difference when you file your return.
Social Security. 6.2% of your wages, up to the wage base of $184,500 for the year. The wage base is the most pay that Social Security tax applies to.
Medicare. 1.45% of all your wages, with no limit. Once your pay from one employer passes $200,000 in a year, your employer also withholds an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on the amount above it.

Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026), (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide.

Ways to change your paycheck

North Dakota uses your federal W-4, but only the filing status in Step 1(c). Dependents, other income and deductions you enter in Steps 2 to 4 don't change North Dakota withholding. You can ask your employer to withhold an extra amount for North Dakota.

If you live in Minnesota or Montana and work in North Dakota, file Form NDW-R with your employer each year to stop North Dakota withholding.

Update your Form W-4. Claiming dependents, checking the Step 2 box or asking for extra withholding changes how much federal tax comes out of each paycheck. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help you fill it in.
Pre-tax deductions. Money you put into a traditional 401(k), an HSA or employer health insurance comes out before federal income tax, so your take-home pay drops by less than the amount you save.
Bonuses. Employers often withhold federal tax on a bonus paid separately at a flat rate. Add a bonus under More options to see it.

North Dakota payroll rules

Minimum wage: $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum. (Source: US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (updated July 1, 2026))
Overtime: Time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. (Source: US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (updated July 1, 2026))
How often you must be paid: Employers must pay at least once a month on regular paydays set in advance. (Source: North Dakota Century Code chapter 34-14, Wage collection (§§ 34-14-02, 34-14-03))
Final paycheck: When you quit or are let go, unpaid wages are due on the regular payday for the period worked. If you're discharged, your employer must pay by certified mail unless you agree otherwise. (Source: North Dakota Century Code chapter 34-14, Wage collection (§§ 34-14-02, 34-14-03))

For employers in North Dakota

State unemployment tax: Employers pay unemployment tax on the first $46,600 of each employee's wages. New employers outside construction pay 1.00% (9.67% in construction). Employees don't pay it. (Source: Job Service North Dakota, 2026 Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate Schedules)
New hire reporting: Employers must report new hires no later than 20 days after the hire date. (Source: US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Services, State New Hire Reporting Requirements)
State income tax withholding: Employers must register for a North Dakota withholding account when they pay wages subject to federal withholding for work in North Dakota or to North Dakota residents. North Dakota uses the federal W-4. (Source: North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner, Income Tax Withholding and Information Returns Guideline)

Employers who still have pre-2020 federal W-4s on file use separate allowance-based tables from the same booklet.

Compare North Dakota with neighboring states

Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, paid bi-weekly, no pre-tax deductions
			Per paycheck
South Dakota	$0	$50,390	$1,938.07
North Dakota	$52	$50,338	$1,936.07
Montana	$2,054	$48,336	$1,859.07
Minnesota	$3,181	$47,209	$1,815.73

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North Dakota paycheck FAQ

What are North Dakota's withholding rates in 2026?

0% on yearly wages up to $57,625 for single filers, then 1.95%, and 2.50% above $258,450.

Why is nothing withheld for North Dakota on my paycheck?

If your yearly wages are below the 0% band for your filing status, no North Dakota tax is withheld.

Does North Dakota have its own W-4?

No. Employers use the filing status on your federal W-4.

When do I get my final paycheck in North Dakota?

On the regular payday for the period you worked; by certified mail if you were discharged.

What is the minimum wage in North Dakota?

$7.25 an hour, the federal minimum.

Is overtime taxed more in North Dakota?

No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other wages; a larger paycheck can mean more withholding that period.

Sources and methodology

Every rate and limit on this page comes from the official sources below, checked on 2026-11-03. Read how our paycheck calculator works for the calculation order and its limits.