State Tax Guide · North Dakota · 2026
North Dakota Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled North Dakota withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does North Dakota have income tax?
North Dakota levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
North Dakota tax rates
Sourced progressive single-filer withholding rates range from 0% to 2.5%.
Encoded single-filer rates: 0%, 1.95%, 2.5%
Official source: https://www.tax.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/forms/individual/2026-iit/2026-income-tax-withholding-rates-booklet.pdf
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | North Dakota withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $0 | $34,320 | $1,320.00 |
| $60,000 | $52 | $50,338 | $1,936.08 |
| $80,000 | $442 | $64,668 | $2,487.23 |
| $100,000 | $832 | $78,348 | $3,013.38 |
| $150,000 | $1,794 | $111,997 | $4,307.58 |
How to reduce North Dakota tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current North Dakota guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default withholding method does not include a separate single-filer standard-deduction field.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. North Dakota withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
North Dakota salary after taxes
Browse state-specific salary pages for common annual salaries from $40,000 to $200,000.
Calculate your personalized North Dakota take-home pay.
Calculate your North Dakota take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does North Dakota have an income tax?
North Dakota levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
What is the North Dakota income tax rate for 2026?
North Dakota uses sourced progressive single-filer rates ranging from 0% to 2.5% for the modeled withholding path.
How much North Dakota tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated North Dakota withholding on a $75,000 salary is $338 per year, or $13.00 per biweekly paycheck.
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