Tax year 2026 · Single filer · $100kRank #10Has state income tax

North Dakota Effective Tax Rate 2026

Employee effective tax rate in North Dakota on a fixed $100,000 single-filer salary — about 21.5% ($78,460 take-home). Federal, state, and FICA only; sales and property tax excluded.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

21.5%

Effective rate @ $100k

#10

National rank

$78,460

Take-home

$21,540

Est. tax

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North Dakota effective tax rate snapshot

North Dakota ranks #10 of 50 for effective employee tax rate on a fixed $100,000 single-filer salary in 2026. Modeled effective levy is about 21.5% after federal income tax, state income tax, and employee payroll (FICA). Take-home ≈ $78,460. Sales and property taxes are excluded.

Effective @ $100k

21.5%

Rank #10 of 50

Take-home

$78,460

$21,540 total tax

At $50k

17.8%

$41,105 net

At $250k

28.2%

Has state income tax

Key takeaways for North Dakota

North Dakota’s effective employee levy at $100,000 is about 21.5% (rank #10).
Modeled take-home ≈ $78,460 after about $21,540 in federal, state, and payroll — paycheck-only.
Across bands: 17.8% at $50k → 28.2% at $250k.
North Dakota has state income tax; federal tax and FICA still apply.
For context: Texas ≈ 20.8%; California ≈ 27.2% at $100k.

Effective rate by income in North Dakota

Same single-filer engine at four gross salaries. Rankings use the $100,000 column.

Gross	Effective rate	Take-home	Est. tax
$50k	17.8%	$41,105	$8,895
$100krank key	21.5%	$78,460	$21,540
$150k	25.3%	$112,096	$37,904
$250k	28.2%	$179,537	$70,463

How North Dakota compares on effective rate

Gap vs the lowest and highest rates at $100k, plus nearby peers by effective rate.

vs #1 (Alaska)

0.7 pp higher than #1

vs last (Hawaii)

6.8 pp lower than last place

vs Texas

0.7 pp higher than Texas

Take-home $720 less

vs California

5.7 pp lower than California

Take-home $5,666 more

#9 · 21.4%

#1 · 20.8%

#2 · 20.8%

#3 · 20.8%

#4 · 20.8%

#5 · 20.8%

How we calculate the effective tax rate in North Dakota

We run fixed gross salaries through our US paycheck engine for a single filer in tax year 2026, with North Dakota selected. Modeled withholdings include federal income tax, state income tax (when applicable), and employee payroll (FICA plus any modeled state disability / paid family leave premiums). Effective rate = total modeled tax ÷ gross.

Results are educational estimates for comparing jurisdictions — not a substitute for your W-2 stub or a filed return. Local city taxes, benefits deductions, and non-paycheck levies (sales, property) are excluded.

Effective tax rate FAQ — North Dakota

In this 2026 single-filer model, North Dakota’s effective employee levy at $100,000 is about 21.5% — roughly $21,540 combined federal income tax, state income tax, and employee payroll on $100,000 gross, leaving about $78,460 take-home. Rank #10 of 50 (lowest rate = #1).

North Dakota ranks #10 of 50 states at the $100,000 band. #1 (Alaska) is about 20.8%; last place (Hawaii) is about 28.3%. Gap vs #1 is about 0.7 percentage points.

About $78,460 after roughly $21,540 in modeled levies (21.5% effective) on a $100,000 single-filer salary.

Yes — North Dakota has state income tax (progressive structure in our state table). Combined with federal income tax and employee payroll, the modeled effective rate at $100k is about 21.5%.

Four fixed bands: $50k, $100k, $150k, $250k. Rankings use the $100,000 band. At $50k North Dakota is about 17.8%; at $250k about 28.2%.

No. Effective rate is total modeled tax ÷ gross. Marginal rate is the tax on the next dollar of income. This page publishes effective employee levies (income tax + payroll), not top marginal brackets alone.

No — paycheck-only. Sales tax, property tax, and most benefit deductions are excluded. For broader burden and COL context, see salary comparison by state and household tax by state.

This page models a single filer with standard defaults. Married filing jointly, head of household, dependents, and pre-tax deductions change results. Use the US paycheck calculator with North Dakota selected to personalize.

North Dakota’s effective rate is about 0.7 percentage points higher than Texas (21.5% vs 20.8%), so take-home is about $720 lower.

North Dakota’s effective rate is about 5.7 percentage points lower than California (21.5% vs 27.2%), so take-home is about $5,666 higher.

Rankings here are effective employee levies after federal, state, and payroll — not income-tax status alone. Progressive brackets, flat rates, and payroll premiums all move the rate at $100k.

Use the band ladder on this page ($50k–$250k), open the North Dakota salary comparison profile for more incomes, or run the US paycheck calculator with North Dakota selected for your filing status and deductions.

Tax Freedom Day turns a similar paycheck levy rate into a calendar date. This profile focuses on percentage and dollar take-home at fixed incomes; see Tax Freedom Day for the calendar framing.