North Carolina Salary Paycheck Calculator
North Carolina Salary Tax Calculator applies the single state rate of 3.99% for 2026 alongside federal income tax and FICA. Calculate your salary after tax in North Carolina and read take home pay yearly, monthly and weekly.
How North Carolina state income tax works
North Carolina applies a single rate of 3.99% to taxable wage income for 2026. The marginal rate and the average state rate stay equal at every salary.
A single filer in North Carolina receives a standard deduction of $12,750. The calculator subtracts it before the state rate applies.
What this calculator includes for North Carolina
The calculation covers federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and North Carolina state income tax. Social Security applies at 6.2% up to the annual wage base. Medicare applies at 1.45% with no ceiling and adds 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
State brackets shown are the single-filer schedule. Most states widen their brackets for married couples filing jointly. A joint return produces a lower state bill than the figure here.
Wondering what a year-end bonus leaves after tax? Use the North Carolina bonus net pay calculator.
North Carolina paycheck calculator FAQs
What is the income tax rate in North Carolina?
North Carolina applies a single rate of 3.99% to taxable wage income for 2026.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in North Carolina?
Enter a salary above for the exact figure. The deductions are federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2%, Medicare at 1.45% and North Carolina state income tax.
Does this calculator include city or county tax in North Carolina?
No. Only federal and state income tax are applied. Any local income tax a city or county levies falls outside the calculation.
Paycheck calculators by state
The same paycheck calculator. Each state has its own income tax schedule.