2026 federal, state and local taxes
Estimate your 2026 North Dakota income tax. On $75,000, a single filer pays about $203 in state tax, plus federal tax and FICA.
| Item | Annual | Monthly (÷12) | Bi-Weekly (÷26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $100,000 | $8,333 | $3,846 |
| Pre-Tax Deductions (401k + Health/HSA) | -$8,400 | -$700 | -$323 |
| Federal Income Tax (after Credits) | -$11,322 | -$944 | -$435 |
| Social Security Tax (6.2%) | -$6,051 | -$504 | -$233 |
| Medicare Tax (1.45% + 0.9% Additional) | -$1,415 | -$118 | -$54 |
| State Income Tax (North Dakota) | -$527 | -$44 | -$20 |
| Take-Home Pay | $72,285 | $6,024 | $2,780 |
| Bracket Rate | Bracket Range | Your Income in Bracket | Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $38,000 | $4,560 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $25,100 | $5,522 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $0 | $0 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $0 | $0 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 37% | $640,600 – and up | $0 | $0 |
| Gross Annual Salary | Federal Tax | FICA Tax | North Dakota State Tax | Total Tax | Effective Rate | Net Take-Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $7,645 | 15.3% | $42,355 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $203 | $13,611 | 18.1% | $61,389 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $691 | $21,511 | 21.5% | $78,489 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $1,178 | $29,475 | 23.6% | $95,525 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $1,666 | $37,875 | 25.2% | $112,125 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $2,641 | $53,714 | 26.9% | $146,286 |
| $300,000 | $68,134 | $16,689 | $4,806 | $89,629 | 29.9% | $210,371 |
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | $0 – $48,475 | $0 – $80,975 |
| 1.95% | $48,475 – $244,825 | $80,975 – $298,075 |
| 2.50% | $244,825 and up | $298,075 and up |
Rates apply to taxable income, after North Dakota's deductions and exemptions. Each rate covers only the income inside its range.
| State | Income Tax | Top Rate | Tax on $75,000 (Single) | Tax on $150,000 (Joint) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | Graduated | 9.85% | $3,577 | $7,413 |
| Montana | Graduated | 5.65% | $2,877 | $5,753 |
| North Dakota | Graduated | 2.50% | $203 | $718 |
| South Dakota | None | — | $0 | $0 |
Single filer, wages only, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. County taxes are included where every resident pays one (Maryland).
Pick a state to see its 2026 tax rules and results for common salaries or home values.
North Dakota has a graduated income tax with 2 rates, from 1.95% up to 2.50%, which starts at $244,825 of taxable income for single filers and $298,075 for married couples filing jointly. Before the rates apply, North Dakota gives a standard deduction of $16,100 ($32,200 for married couples filing jointly). Long-term capital gains get a break: 40% of them is left out of North Dakota taxable income.
A single filer earning $75,000 in wages pays about $203 in North Dakota tax, 0.3% of pay. That is 10th from the bottom of 51, among the lowest, and $2,393 less than the typical state ($2,596). A married couple earning $150,000 pays about $718.
In North Dakota, about $78,489, or $6,541 a month, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is after $13,170 of federal income tax, $7,650 of Social Security and Medicare and $691 of North Dakota tax.
North Dakota's top rate is 2.50%, on taxable income above $244,825 for single filers and $298,075 for married couples filing jointly. Only the income above that line pays the top rate.
North Dakota does not tax Social Security, but pensions and 401(k) or IRA withdrawals are taxed like other income.
On a $75,000 salary, South Dakota takes less than North Dakota, while Minnesota and Montana take more. The table on this page has the amounts.