North Carolina Income Tax Calculator
North Carolina applies a flat 3.99% state income tax rate.
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1/5 addedNorth Carolina state tax brackets
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – ∞ | 3.99% |
Take-home pay in North Carolina at different incomes
2026 estimates for a single filer with wage income: federal income tax, North Carolina income tax, and Social Security and Medicare (FICA). Self-employment tax, local taxes and state payroll taxes are not included.
| Gross salary | Federal tax | North Carolina tax | FICA | Total rate | Take-home / year | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $890 | $489 | $1,913 | 13.2% | $21,709 | $1,809 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,486 | $3,825 | 18.3% | $40,869 | $3,406 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,481 | $7,650 | 24.3% | $75,699 | $6,308 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $7,471 | $14,339 | 29.3% | $141,456 | $11,788 |
How North Carolina taxes your income
North Carolina taxes income at a single rate of 3.99%. Because there is one rate, your state effective rate stays close to 3.99% as income rises once deductions are used up.
We subtract an estimated $12,750 (the state standard deduction plus any dollar-amount personal exemption) from your income before applying the North Carolina brackets.
Not modelled: personal tax credits, most income-based phase-outs, deductibility of federal tax where a state allows it, local income taxes (for example city or county taxes), and state payroll taxes such as disability or family-leave contributions.
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North Carolina income tax FAQ
What is the North Carolina state income tax rate for 2026?+
North Carolina has a flat state income tax rate of 3.99% for 2026.
How much tax would I pay on $50,000 in North Carolina?+
For a single filer earning $50,000 in wages, our estimate is $3,820 federal income tax, $1,486 North Carolina income tax and $3,825 Social Security and Medicare tax, a combined 18.3%, leaving about $40,869 a year ($3,406 a month).
Does North Carolina have a state income tax?+
Yes. North Carolina taxes wage income at a flat rate, in addition to federal income tax and Social Security and Medicare tax.
Does this calculator include Social Security and Medicare tax?+
The take-home table does: 6.2% Social Security on wages up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare, and an extra 0.9% Medicare above $200,000. The interactive calculator above shows income tax only. Self-employment tax is not included.
Does North Carolina have local income taxes?+
Our estimate covers state income tax only. Some places charge extra local income tax (city, county or school district). Check North Carolina's revenue department for the local taxes that apply where you live or work.
How accurate is this North Carolina estimate?+
It is a planning estimate for a single filer. State brackets come from the Tax Foundation's 2026 table (published February 2026), updated for later rate changes we could confirm, and we do not model credits or most phase-outs. Confirm with the North Carolina revenue department before filing.