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North Dakota minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in North Dakota
$7.25
an hour · federal rate · $15,080 a year full time · about $13,926 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $290.00 |
| Every two weeks | $580.00 |
| Per month | $1,256.67 |
| Per year | $15,080 |
North Dakota has no state minimum wage above the federal one. The federal rate applies to employers covered by federal law. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in North Dakota after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in North Dakota earns $15,080 a year. As a single filer, none of it goes to federal income tax, because it is below the $16,100 standard deduction, $1,154 to Social Security and Medicare, and nothing to North Dakota income tax at this income. That leaves $13,926, or $6.70 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $72.50 | $3,770 | $3,482 |
| 15 | $108.75 | $5,655 | $5,222 |
| 20 | $145.00 | $7,540 | $6,963 |
| 25 | $181.25 | $9,425 | $8,704 |
| 30 | $217.50 | $11,310 | $10,445 |
| 35 | $253.75 | $13,195 | $12,186 |
| 40 | $290.00 | $15,080 | $13,926 |
How North Dakota compares
North Dakota's minimum wage ranks 32nd highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. North Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $7.25 | $15,080 | — |
| Minnesota | $11.41 | $23,733 | +$4.16 |
| Montana | $10.85 | $22,568 | +$3.60 |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $24,648 | +$4.60 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At North Dakota's minimum wage that is $10.88 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $2,828 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in North Dakota in 2026?
North Dakota has no state minimum wage above the federal one, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to covered employers.
How much is minimum wage a year in North Dakota?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $7.25 an hour is $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,926 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in North Dakota?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $580.00 before taxes and takes home about $535.63.
Is North Dakota's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
No. The federal minimum of $7.25 an hour is the one that applies.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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