North Carolina Income Tax 2026
North Carolina taxes income at a flat 3.99% rate.
Calculate my North Carolina take-home payTake-home pay in North Carolina by salary
| Salary | Federal | NC | FICA | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,486 | $3,825 | $40,869 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,484 | $5,738 | $59,109 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,481 | $7,650 | $75,699 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $5,476 | $11,475 | $108,315 |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $9,466 | $15,514 | $173,716 |
Single filer, standard deduction, wages only, no other deductions. At $100,000 you keep 75.7% after all taxes, and North Carolina takes 3.48%.
How North Carolina compares
- On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in North Carolina takes home $75,699 after federal tax, state tax and FICA — 21st of 51 states and DC. The median state leaves $75,488.
- State income tax takes $3,481 (3.48% of gross) at that salary.
- The state marginal rate is 3.99% at $50,000, 3.99% at $100,000 and 3.99% at $250,000.
- A $10,000 401(k) contribution at $100,000 lowers your combined income tax by about $2,599 ($2,200 federal and $399 state).
- A married couple filing jointly with $200,000 of wages keeps about $152,358.
North Carolina tax brackets
Single filers
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 3.99% |
- Standard deduction
- $12,750 single / $25,500 joint
North Carolina income tax: common questions
Does North Carolina tax wages?
Yes. North Carolina taxes income at a flat 3.99% rate.
How much state income tax will I pay on $100,000 in North Carolina?
About $3,481 for a single filer using the standard deduction and no other deductions. Your own figure depends on your filing status, deductions and credits — use the calculator for a personal estimate.
Does North Carolina have a standard deduction or personal exemption?
Standard deduction: $12,750 single / $25,500 joint.
Where do these North Carolina numbers come from?
Rates and deductions come from Tax Foundation, 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets (Feb 2026 snapshot), updated for 2026 legislation in GA, SC, WV, UT and AR, updated where a state changed its law later and checked against the state's own revenue department where we could reach it. The section above lists exactly what each estimate leaves out.
What these North Carolina figures leave out
- Assumes no dependents, no itemized deductions and no state tax credits beyond those described.
- Head-of-household filers use the single-filer schedule and deduction, except where a state's own head-of-household amount is built in.
- State payroll taxes such as disability or family-leave insurance are not included.
- Reflects state law as we last reviewed it (September 2026). Legislatures sometimes change rates mid-year, so confirm the current figures with your state's revenue department before relying on them.
Checked against official sources (September 2026): 3.99% rate and 2026 standard deductions ($12,750 single, $25,500 joint, $19,125 head of household) — North Carolina Department of Revenue. Official source.
Rates and deductions come from Tax Foundation, 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets (Feb 2026 snapshot), updated for 2026 legislation in GA, SC, WV, UT and AR (source). See our methodology for how every figure is calculated.
Estimate only. This is an approximation, not a tax return or professional advice, and may not reflect every credit, exemption, or recent law change. Verify with your tax authority or a qualified professional before relying on it. Read the full disclaimer or see how it's calculated.