North Dakota Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 North Dakota take-home pay after federal income tax, North Dakota income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
North Dakota uses a low-rate graduated individual income-tax system. For 2026, the withholding tables use 0%, 1.95% and 2.50% rates depending on taxable income and filing status.
North Dakota Paycheck Calculator 2026
The North Dakota Paycheck Calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal income tax, North Dakota individual income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
North Dakota has a relatively low individual income-tax system. The tax rate depends on taxable income and filing status.
For 2026 withholding, North Dakota’s official tables use 0%, 1.95% and 2.50% rates depending on taxable income and filing status.
North Dakota Income Tax Rates 2026
The official 2026 North Dakota withholding tables provide different thresholds based on filing status. The following simplified table shows the rate structure.
| Rate | How It Applies |
|---|---|
| 0.00% | Lower taxable-income range |
| 1.95% | Middle taxable-income range |
| 2.50% | Higher taxable-income range |
North Dakota Tax Rates by Filing Status
| Filing Status | 0% Up To | 1.95% Range | 2.50% Above |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $48,475 | $48,475–$244,825 | $244,825 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $80,975 | $80,975–$298,075 | $298,075 |
| Married Filing Separately | $40,475 | $40,475–$149,025 | $149,025 |
| Head of Household | $64,950 | $64,950–$271,450 | $271,450 |
These thresholds are based on the North Dakota Department of State Tax Commissioner’s published tax information and 2026 withholding tables.
Federal Payroll Taxes in 2026
North Dakota employees are also subject to federal Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes.
| Federal Payroll Tax | Employee Rate | 2026 Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% | $184,500 |
| Medicare | 1.45% | No wage limit |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | Employer withholding above $200,000 |
The IRS confirms that the 2026 Social Security wage base is $184,500 and the employee Social Security rate is 6.2%. Medicare is 1.45% with no wage base limit. [oai_citation:2‡Internal Revenue Service](https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc751?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
North Dakota Paycheck Frequency
- Weekly: 52 paychecks per year
- Biweekly: 26 paychecks per year
- Semi-monthly: 24 paychecks per year
- Monthly: 12 paychecks per year
What Can Affect Your North Dakota Take-Home Pay?
- Federal income-tax withholding
- North Dakota income-tax withholding
- Social Security
- Medicare
- Federal filing status
- Pre-tax retirement contributions
- Health insurance premiums
- HSA contributions
- Additional withholding
- Other employer benefits
North Dakota Paycheck Calculator FAQ
North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner — 2026 Individual Income Tax Withholding Tables.
Internal Revenue Service — 2026 Publication 15, Employer’s Tax Guide.
IRS Topic No. 751 — Social Security and Medicare withholding rates.
This calculator is for informational and planning purposes only. It is not tax, legal or financial advice and is not an official government calculator. Actual paycheck amounts can differ because of withholding forms, deductions, credits, retirement contributions, insurance, benefits and employer payroll calculations.