North DakotaSalary Calculator 2026 — Take-Home Pay After Federal & State Taxes

North Dakota has one of the lowest income tax burdens in the country, with a three-bracket system with rates of 1.1%, 2.04%, and 2.5%. The top rate of 2.5% applies to income over $440,000 for single filers — meaning virtually all workers pay 1.1–2.04%. North Dakota conforms to the federal standard deduction. No cities in North Dakota levy local income taxes. The state's oil revenues from the Bakken formation fund significant government services with low individual tax burden. North Dakota also has no estate or inheritance tax. The state exempts Social Security income from state tax. Property taxes are moderate. Oil and energy industry workers in western North Dakota often earn high wages with very low state tax. The combination of low income tax and no local taxes makes North Dakota's paycheck-to-paycheck tax burden among the lowest of any state with an income tax.