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North Carolina taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in North Carolina, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| North Carolina at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 3.99% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $1,885 |
| Local income taxes | — |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,505 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 25th of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour (federal) |
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How North Carolina taxes wages
North Carolina taxes wages at a flat 3.99%.
- Standard deduction (single): $12,750
Take-home pay in North Carolina by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,233 | $2,769 |
| $60,000 | $48,505 | $4,042 |
| $80,000 | $62,427 | $5,202 |
| $100,000 | $75,699 | $6,308 |
| $150,000 | $108,315 | $9,026 |
North Carolina and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3.99% | $48,505 | $7.25 |
| Georgia | 4.99% | $48,145 | $7.25 |
| South Carolina | 1.99%–5.21% | $48,728 | $7.25 |
| Tennessee | none | $50,390 | $7.25 |
| Virginia | 2%–5.75% | $47,754 | $12.77 |
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