North Carolina Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your North Carolina take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and North Carolina's flat state income tax.
Estimate only. Based on 2024 federal brackets, FICA, and an approximate average state rate. Actual withholding depends on allowances, pre-tax deductions and local taxes.
North Carolina state income tax
North Carolina uses a flat income tax rate (about 4.5%), scheduled to decline in future years.
Local taxes & deductions
North Carolina has no local income taxes on wages.
Federal tax & FICA
Every paycheck in North Carolina is subject to federal income tax (based on the 2024 brackets and your filing status) plus FICA — 6.2% Social Security up to the wage base and 1.45% Medicare. These are included in the take-home estimate above.
Estimate only. Actual withholding depends on allowances, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and other factors. This tool is for educational use, not tax advice.
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