North Carolina paycheck calculator
North Carolina has a flat income tax: withholding uses 3.99% of taxable wages. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in North Carolina has about $95.53 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,273.41 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
North Carolina · 2026Take-home pay $1,865.56 per paycheck, $48,504.60 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| North Carolina income tax | −72.51 | −1,885.26 |
| Take-home pay | 1,865.56 | 48,504.60 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
North Carolina paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Flat rate. Withholding applies a single rate of 3.99% to taxable wages, whatever you earn.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $12,750
- Married filing jointly
- $25,500
- Head of household
- $19,125
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
North Carolina cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
North Carolina has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in North Carolina, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $41.82 | $1,278.18 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $95.53 | $2,273.41 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $210.63 | $4,165.95 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.72% of a $40,000 salary, 3.31% of a $75,000 salary, 3.65% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
North Carolina paycheck FAQ
Does North Carolina have a state income tax?
Yes. North Carolina has a flat income tax: withholding uses 3.99% of taxable wages. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $12,750 (single), $25,500 (married filing jointly), $19,125 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in North Carolina?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $72.51 to North Carolina income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,865.56.
What deductions and exemptions does North Carolina allow?
North Carolina withholding allows $12,750 for single; $25,500 for married filing jointly; $19,125 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. North Carolina withholding does not give an extra allowance for dependents.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in North Carolina?
North Carolina cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. North Carolina has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.