Take-home pay in North Dakota on a 2025 paycheck.
On a $80,000 single-filer salary, North Dakota keeps $64,345/yr after federal income tax, FICA, and North Dakota's state income tax (+$2,286 vs the 51-state average of $62,059).
North Dakota take-home at common income points
| Salary | Filing | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $42,214 | 15.6% |
| $80,000 | Single | $64,345 | 19.6% |
| $80,000 | MFJ (2) | $68,358 | 14.6% |
| $150,000 | Single | $111,589 | 25.6% |
| $150,000 | MFJ (4) | $125,537 | 16.3% |
| $250,000 | Single | $179,105 | 28.4% |
Effective rate = total federal + FICA + state tax as a share of gross. Excludes pre-tax deductions, local tax, and SDI.
How North Dakota compares
On the standard $80,000 single-filer benchmark, North Dakota keeps $64,345 — $2,286 more than the 51-state average. The North Dakota top marginal individual income tax rate is 2.50%, and the state’s standard deduction for single filers is $15,000.00. For the live cross-state comparison and a state-locked “compare to” view, see the interactive paycheck map.
Top 2 North Dakota metros for paycheck comparison
Take-home is identical at the state level — but cost of living varies dramatically between Fargo and the rest of North Dakota. Pick a metro to see paycheck vs cost-of-living together.
More North Dakota metros coming as we expand city coverage.
North Dakota paycheck — common questions
What is the North Dakota state income tax rate in 2025?
North Dakota taxes individual income at marginal rates topping out at 2.50% on the highest bracket. The standard deduction for single filers is $15,000.00; for MFJ it is $30,000.00.
How much take-home will I have on $80,000 in North Dakota?
A single filer earning $80,000 in North Dakota takes home approximately $64,345/yr (80.4% of gross). A married couple filing jointly earning $80,000 takes home $68,358/yr due to the larger MFJ standard deduction. These figures exclude pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health insurance contributions.
Are there any North Dakota-specific paycheck deductions I should know about?
North Dakota top marginal rate 2.5% (was 2.9% pre-2023) — among the lowest top rates of any state with an income tax. No local income taxes.
Does North Dakota have local income taxes?
Yes — see the North Dakota paycheck quirk above for the local-tax detail.
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Last verified against ND Office of State Tax Commissioner tax tables on 2026-04-19. Methodology + sources at /about/editorial.