North Dakota income tax in 2026
North Dakota taxes wages at 0% to 2.5% of taxable income. North Dakota starts from federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household in 2026) applies and there is no separate state deduction or exemption. The first $49,575 of taxable income ($82,800 joint, $66,400 head of household) is taxed at 0%, the rest at 1.95% and 2.5%.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $49,575 | 0% |
| $49,575 to $250,400 | 1.95% |
| Over $250,400 | 2.5% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $82,800 | 0% |
| $82,800 to $304,850 | 1.95% |
| Over $304,850 | 2.5% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $66,400 | 0% |
| $66,400 to $277,600 | 1.95% |
| Over $277,600 | 2.5% |
The marriage penalty credit for couples who both work isn't included.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $50,390 a year ($4,199 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $0 North Dakota tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $105,083 a year ($8,757 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $98 North Dakota tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is North Dakota's income tax rate in 2026?
North Dakota taxes wages at 0% to 2.5% of taxable income in 2026. North Dakota starts from federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household in 2026) applies and there is no separate state deduction or exemption. The first $49,575 of taxable income ($82,800 joint, $66,400 head of household) is taxed at 0%, the rest at 1.95% and 2.5%.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in North Dakota?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $50,390 a year ($4,199 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $0 North Dakota income tax.
Are there local income taxes in North Dakota?
No city or county income taxes apply to most North Dakota residents' wages.
North Dakota rules checked on 2026-10-01: tax.nd.gov, tax.nd.gov, tax.nd.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.