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$X an Hour Is How Much a Year After Taxes in North Carolina?
Full-time at 40 hours a week (2,080 hours a year), single filer, after federal tax, FICA and North Carolina state tax. Use the calculator above for other hours, overtime, or filing status.
| Hourly rate | Gross / year | Net / year | Net / month | Net / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $31,200 | $26,513 | $2,209 | $510 |
| $18/hr | $37,440 | $31,278 | $2,606 | $601 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | $34,454 | $2,871 | $663 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | $42,396 | $3,533 | $815 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | $50,337 | $4,195 | $968 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | $64,550 | $5,379 | $1,241 |
| $50/hr | $104,000 | $78,353 | $6,529 | $1,507 |
How North Carolina Paycheck Tax Is Calculated (2026)
Source: North Carolina Department of Revenue| Flat state rate | 3.99% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction (single) | $12,750 |
Federal Tax & FICA (shared across all states)
| Filing status | Standard deduction |
|---|---|
| Single | $16,100 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $32,200 |
| Head of Household | $24,150 |
| Federal brackets (all filing statuses) | 10% / 12% / 22% / 24% / 32% / 35% / 37% |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% up to $184,500 wage base |
| Medicare | 1.45% on all wages, +0.9% above $200,000 single/HoH, $250,000 MFJ |
Guideline version 2026-NC-v1 · Last verified 2026-07-26
North Carolina Hourly Wage Tax FAQ
What is $20 an hour after taxes in North Carolina?
About $34,000-$35,000 net per year for a single full-time worker after federal tax, 7.65% FICA and North Carolina’s flat 3.99% state tax. The calculator above gives your exact figure.
Are there local income taxes in North Carolina?
No. No North Carolina city or county levies an income tax on wages, so the hourly calculator applies state, federal and FICA only.
How is overtime taxed in North Carolina?
At the same rates as regular pay - flat 3.99% state plus federal and FICA. Time-and-a-half raises gross pay, which can push part of your income into a higher federal bracket.
Methodology & Source
North Carolina state tax figures sourced from North Carolina Department of Revenue (https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/individual-income-tax/tax-rate-schedules), citing Session Law 2023-134 — phased-down flat rate, 3.99% for taxable years after 2025. Federal brackets, standard deductions (single/MFJ/HoH), and FICA constants sourced from the IRS (Revenue Procedure 2025-32; married-filing-jointly Additional Medicare threshold of $250,000 is a separate, unindexed statutory figure). North Carolina's married-filing-jointly and head-of-household figures have been independently verified against the source above.
This is an estimate based on standard single-filer federal, FICA, and NC state calculations. Actual withholding may differ based on your W-4 elections, pre-tax deductions (401k, health insurance), and other factors. NC's flat rate is scheduled to keep dropping annually — check ncdor.gov for the current year's confirmed figure.
Guideline version: 2026-NC-v1 · Effective: 2026-01-01 · Last verified: 2026-07-26