North Dakota Paycheck Calculator 2025
North Dakota has a progressive state income tax (2%–2.5%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,349.57
$61,089 per year · 81.5% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $305.73
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − North Dakota state income tax
- $8.64
- Take-home pay
- $2,349.57
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How taxes work in North Dakota
North Dakota uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 2% to 2.5%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
Before the brackets apply, North Dakota subtracts a standard deduction of about $15,000 for single filers.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each North Dakota paycheck.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in North Dakota
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in North Dakota. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $50,339 per year — 83.9% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,072 | $195 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − North Dakota state income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $50,339 | $1,936 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Sources and limitations
The 2025 North Dakota tax inputs on this page are based on Tax Foundation's 2025 state income tax survey. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does North Dakota have a state income tax?
North Dakota has a progressive state income tax (2%–2.5%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the North Dakota income tax rates?
North Dakota has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 2% to 2.5%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in North Dakota?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, North Dakota withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.