North Carolina Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take home pay after federal & North Carolina taxes
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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North Carolina state income tax
North Carolina state has a population of over 10 million (2019) and has a very diverse economy with many different industry sectors. The state also has the oldest State University in the United States, The University of North Carolina. The median household income is $52,752 (2017).
Brief summary:
- the income tax is a flat rate of 4.99%
- no state-level payroll tax
- has standard deduction
From Wikipedia
North Carolina tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax year 2022 will start from July 01 2021 to June 30 2022.
Calculating your North Carolina state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal paycheck calculator:
- figure out your filing status
- work out your adjusted gross income [Net income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – Standard/Itemized deductions = Taxable income]
- understand your income tax liability [Taxable income × Income tax rate = Income tax liability]
- minus any tax liability, deductions, withholdings [Net income – (Income tax liability + Pre-tax deductions + Post-tax deductions + Withholdings) = Your paycheck]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
State income tax brackets
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 4.99% |
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 5.25% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,750 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,500 | |
| Head of Household | $19,125 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$10,750 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $21,500 | |
| Head of Household | $16,125 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$10,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $20,000 | |
| Head of Household | $15,000 |
State exemptions
There is no state-level exemptions.
FAQs
What taxes do North Carolinians pay?
North Carlinians pay a flat income tax rate of 4.99% regardingless of filing status.
How much do you make after taxes in North Carolina?
A single filer earning $53,000 per year will take home $42,336.52 after tax.
A married couple with a combined annual income of $106,000 will take home $84,673.05.
How much taxes are deducted from a $53,000 paycheck in North Carolina?
The total taxes deducted for a single filer are $888.63 monthly or $410.13 bi-weekly.