North Dakota Paycheck Calculator 2026

Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in North Dakota after federal, state and FICA taxes.

North Dakota Tax & Pay Facts (2026)

State income tax Progressive
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
Cost of living index98.8
Overtime1.5x over 40 hrs/week

Salary Examples in North Dakota

Gross salaryFederalStateFICATake-home
$40,000 $2,620 $800 $3,060 $33,520
$60,000 $5,020 $1,200 $4,590 $49,190
$80,000 $8,770 $1,600 $6,120 $63,510
$100,000 $13,170 $2,000 $7,650 $77,180
$150,000 $24,734 $3,000 $11,475 $110,791

Take-Home Pay by Pay Period in North Dakota

How much lands in each paycheck depends on how often you are paid. Based on an $80,000 salary in North Dakota — about $63,510/year after federal, state and FICA taxes — here is the estimated take-home for each common pay frequency:

Pay frequencyPaychecks / yearTake-home each
Weekly 52 $1,221
Bi-weekly 26 $2,443
Semi-monthly 24 $2,646
Monthly 12 $5,293

Weekly pays 52 checks a year, bi-weekly 26, semi-monthly 24 and monthly 12. Amounts are before any post-tax deductions such as health premiums or 401(k) contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does North Dakota have a state income tax?

Yes. North Dakota uses progressive state income tax brackets in 2026, on top of federal income tax and FICA.

How much is taken out of my paycheck in North Dakota?

Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and North Dakota state income tax. Most workers keep around 68–80% of gross pay — use the calculator above for your exact take-home.

What is the minimum wage in North Dakota?

The minimum wage in North Dakota is $7.25 per hour (2026).

Is this also a payroll, salary, and wage calculator for North Dakota?

Yes. A paycheck calculator, payroll calculator, salary calculator and wage calculator all answer the same question — how much of your pay you keep after taxes. It works for salaried and hourly workers alike: pick Annual salary or Hourly wage above. For an hourly wage, enter your rate and hours per week and it annualizes automatically (for example, $25/hour × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $52,000 a year).

How much is take-home pay per paycheck in North Dakota — weekly, biweekly, or monthly?

Divide your annual take-home pay by the number of paychecks you receive: 52 for weekly, 26 for biweekly, 24 for semi-monthly, or 12 for monthly. For example, $60,000 of net pay a year is about $1,154 weekly, $2,308 biweekly, $2,500 semi-monthly, or $5,000 monthly, before any post-tax deductions such as health premiums or 401(k) contributions.

How much Social Security and Medicare tax is withheld in North Dakota?

FICA is the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% on the first $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare is 1.45% on all wages (an extra 0.9% applies above $200,000). Together that's 7.65% of pay up to the Social Security wage cap — on top of federal and any North Dakota state income tax.