North Dakota
REAL WAGE CALCULATOR
See how far your wages go in North Dakota compared with other places.
What the numbers mean
The calculator estimates taxes for one person under 65 filing single who takes the standard deduction and earns only wages, without tips or overtime.
- After-tax pay
- What is left of your wage after federal income tax, state income tax, and the Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes.
- Purchasing power
- What your after-tax pay would be worth if prices there matched the U.S. average. It comes out higher than after-tax pay where prices are below average and lower where they are above. The higher this number, the further the same paycheck goes.
Both are yearly amounts. They don't subtract health insurance, retirement contributions, or other paycheck deductions.
Comparing two job offers? Enter the first offer's wage, choose its location, and note the purchasing power. Then do the same for the second offer and compare.
What sets North Dakota apart
Low income tax
Lower prices
Good to know
- Results will differ for married couples, parents, and people with income besides wages.
- The estimate doesn't include local income taxes. North Dakota has none, but some places, such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Maryland's counties, charge one, so after-tax pay there will be lower than shown. It also leaves out sales and property taxes.
- Prices are an area average, and your own housing, commute, and child care costs may differ. If your town isn't listed, choose the statewide average for its state.
- Fargo prices include Moorhead, Minnesota, and Grand Forks prices include East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Taxes for both are North Dakota's.
- This is an estimate for comparing places, not tax advice.
Where the numbers come from
Federal and North Dakota tax rules are for , from the IRS and the Office of State Tax Commissioner (opens in a new tab). Other states' rules are for , from the Tax Foundation (opens in a new tab) and each state's revenue department. Prices are the regional price parities from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (opens in a new tab), the latest available. Last updated .