Paycheck Calculator 2026
North Dakota Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay in North Dakota after federal income tax, North Dakota state tax, and FICA. The state rate below is pre-filled — adjust it for local taxes if needed.
Pre-filled with a progressive state income tax (about 1.95% for a typical middle income). Estimates use current (2025) federal brackets and standard deductions and don't account for pre-tax deductions, credits, or every local rule — your actual paycheck may differ. Gusto runs these figures exactly on every payroll.
North Dakota payroll taxes
North Dakota has one of the lowest income taxes in the country, with a top rate around 2.5%.
On top of any state tax, every North Dakota paycheck has federal income tax withheld based on the employee's W-4, plus Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). Employers also pay federal and state unemployment taxes. See the full breakdown in our payroll taxes guide.
Run North Dakota payroll automatically
Calculating this by hand every pay period is error-prone. Gusto handles North Dakota payroll end to end — it calculates federal, state, and local taxes, files and pays them for you, and pays your team by direct deposit. Check Gusto's pricing, or get a $300 Visa card when you run your first payroll.