North Dakota Paycheck Calculator
2026 tax year · Figures checked October 2, 2026
On a $60,000 salary in North Dakota, take-home pay is about $50,344 a year, or $1,936.30 every two weeks, after federal and state taxes.
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Take-home pay: $1,936.30 every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| North Dakota income tax | −$1.78 | −$46.31 |
| Take-home pay | $1,936.30 | $50,343.69 |
How North Dakota taxes your paycheck
North Dakota withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 1.95% to 2.5%.
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) come out of every paycheck as well.
Source: North Dakota's official tax guidance, checked October 2, 2026.
Take-home pay in North Dakota by wage
| Pay | State taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 an hour | $0.00 | $27,249.20 | $1,048.05 |
| $20 an hour | $0.00 | $35,605.60 | $1,369.45 |
| $25 an hour | $0.00 | $43,962.00 | $1,690.85 |
| $30 an hour | $93.11 | $52,225.29 | $2,008.66 |
| $40 an hour | $498.71 | $66,862.49 | $2,571.63 |
| $50,000 a year | $0.00 | $42,355.00 | $1,629.04 |
| $60,000 a year | $46.31 | $50,343.69 | $1,936.30 |
| $75,000 a year | $338.81 | $61,253.69 | $2,355.91 |
| $100,000 a year | $826.31 | $78,353.69 | $3,013.60 |
| $125,000 a year | $1,313.81 | $95,389.69 | $3,668.83 |
| $150,000 a year | $1,801.31 | $111,989.69 | $4,307.30 |
Single filer, standard Form W-4, paid every two weeks; hourly wages assume 40 hours a week. State taxes are income tax plus payroll deductions.
North Dakota vs. neighboring states
| State | State taxes | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $0 | $50,390 |
| North Dakota | $46 | $50,344 |
| Montana | $2,063 | $48,327 |
| Minnesota | $3,181 | $47,209 |
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, highest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is North Dakota's income tax on wages?
North Dakota withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 1.95% to 2.5%. The exact amount depends on your pay, filing status and the withholding certificate you give your employer.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in North Dakota?
About $50,344 a year, or $1,936.30 every two weeks, for a single filer with a standard Form W-4 (2026).
What payroll taxes do North Dakota employees pay?
North Dakota has no employee payroll deductions such as disability or paid leave insurance, so the only payroll taxes are federal: Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
What does this estimate leave out?
It leaves out tax credits, itemized deductions and extra withholding you ask for on your W-4. Your actual tax for the year is settled when you file your return.