North Dakota Paycheck Calculator
Work out net pay for a job in North Dakota: federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax are applied to a $75,000 example that you can edit.
How North Dakota Taxes Your Paycheck
There are 3 state tax brackets in North Dakota, running from 1.95% up to 2.5%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $244,825 for a single filer. About $16,100 (the federal standard deduction) is deducted for a single filer first.
State withholding changes go through Form NDW-R, which you give to your employer.
North Dakota has one of the lowest top rates in the country at 2.5%, and the first $48,000 or so of a single filer's taxable income is at zero.
What a Minimum-Wage Paycheck Looks Like in North Dakota
Minimum wage in North Dakota: $7.25 an hour, per the Labor Department summary current on July 1, 2026. A single filer on a 40-hour schedule at that rate brings in $290.00 weekly gross and keeps around $267.81, or $13,926 over twelve months, with no deductions. No state income tax comes out of that pay.
That is $15,080 over a full year, or roughly 29% of what the typical North Dakota worker earns ($52,480 median).
Rates change during the year, so confirm the current figure with the North Dakota labor department. For hourly jobs use the hourly paycheck calculator.
What North Dakota Workers Earn and What They Keep
Across roughly 429,400 wage and salary jobs in North Dakota, the BLS (May 2025) reports a mean annual wage of $64,050 and a median of $52,480. That median sits 3% above the US figure of $50,980.
Take-home for a single filer at each BLS pay level, after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs, paid every two weeks with no deductions:
| North Dakota wage point | Gross a year | Kept a year | Kept per check | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower earners (10th percentile) | $31,330 | $27,354 | $1,052.06 | 12.7% |
| Median | $52,480 | $44,348 | $1,705.68 | 15.5% |
| Mean wage | $64,050 | $53,644 | $2,063.24 | 16.2% |
| Top quarter | $75,810 | $61,943 | $2,382.43 | 18.3% |
OEWS counts wage and salary jobs and leaves out the self-employed. Your own pay depends on your job and employer. Enter it in the salary paycheck calculator.
North Dakota Payday Rules and Your Check Size
North Dakota requires pay at least monthly. That is the general rule in the DOL's state payday table. Some industries and job types are treated differently, so ask the North Dakota labor department if you are unsure.
For a $52,500 salary (the BLS median wage there), single filer and no deductions, the permitted schedule produces:
| Pay frequency | Gross per check | Net per check |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (12 a year) | $4,375.00 | $3,696.98 |
The pay frequency guide explains the trade-offs, and the biweekly and weekly calculators take your own inputs.
North Dakota Deductions, Programs and Local Taxes
State Payroll Programs
No employee-paid state payroll programs are modelled for North Dakota.
Local Taxes
North Dakota has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
Pre-tax 401(k), health insurance and HSA money usually comes off North Dakota taxable wages too; paycheck deductions explains each.
How North Dakota Tax Brackets Work
Where each North Dakota rate starts and stops for a single filer once the $16,100 (federal standard deduction) deduction is applied:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $48,475 | 0% |
| $48,475 to $244,825 | 1.95% |
| $244,825 and up | 2.5% |
From $30,000 to $150,000 in North Dakota
On $75,000, single with no deductions, North Dakota ranks 8 of 51 for what you keep: about $61,389 a year, $2,509 above the median state at $58,880.
| Salary | Net per check (biweekly) | Net per year | Total tax rate | State tax + programs / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,010.96 | $26,285 | 12.4% | $0 |
| $45,000 | $1,474.52 | $38,338 | 14.8% | $0 |
| $60,000 | $1,938.08 | $50,390 | 16% | $0 |
| $75,000 | $2,361.12 | $61,389 | 18.1% | $203 |
| $100,000 | $3,018.82 | $78,489 | 21.5% | $691 |
| $150,000 | $4,312.51 | $112,125 | 25.2% | $1,666 |
North Dakota Compared With Nearby States
$75,000 salary, single filer, no deductions, in North Dakota and its neighbours:
| State | Net per year | State tax + programs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (this page) | $61,389 | $203 | +$0 |
| Minnesota | $57,686 | $3,907 | -$3,703 |
| South Dakota | $61,592 | $0 | +$203 |
| Montana | $58,716 | $2,877 | -$2,673 |
Read the final column as yearly take-home compared with North Dakota. Where you work usually decides which state taxes the wages, with your home state possibly crediting it, so look at both sides of the line.
How to Keep More of Your North Dakota Paycheck
- Pre-tax contributions save North Dakota tax at up to 2.5%, plus federal tax, where the deduction is allowed.
- Payroll uses Form NDW-R for state withholding, so update it when your situation changes.
- The federal side of pre-tax saving is covered in paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions.
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Questions About Pay in North Dakota
Is there state income tax on wages in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota has graduated rates from 1.95% to 2.5%.
How much of $60,000 do you keep in North Dakota?
A single filer with no deductions takes home about $1,938.08 per biweekly paycheck, roughly $50,390 a year, after federal, FICA and North Dakota taxes.
What must North Dakota employers pay per hour at minimum?
The US Department of Labor lists North Dakota at $7.25 an hour for July 1, 2026. At 40 hours a week that is about $267.81 take-home per week for a single filer.
How much do people earn in North Dakota?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $52,480 and a mean of $64,050 in North Dakota across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $44,348 a year.
How frequently must North Dakota workers be paid?
North Dakota requires pay at least monthly. Industries and job types can differ; the state labor department can confirm.
Are there local income taxes in North Dakota?
North Dakota has no local wage taxes. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
What state form sets withholding in North Dakota?
North Dakota uses Form NDW-R for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
I commute into North Dakota from elsewhere; which state taxes my pay?
Generally you owe income tax to the state where you work, and your home state gives a credit or exemption. For example, if you live in Minnesota and work in North Dakota, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
Where does North Dakota place for keeping your paycheck?
On a $75,000 salary for a single filer, North Dakota ranks 8 of 51 (states and DC), with about $61,389 a year in take-home pay.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.