North Carolina Paycheck & Salary Calculator
North Carolina has a state income tax of up to 4%. Enter an hourly wage or a yearly salary to estimate your take-home pay below, then turn it into a North Carolina pay stub you can preview live and download as a PDF.
North Carolina paycheck calculator
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,630.61
$42,396 per year after taxes
| Gross pay | $2,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$156.15 |
| Social Security | −$124.00 |
| Medicare | −$29.00 |
| North Carolina income tax | −$60.23 |
| Net pay | $1,630.61 |
Estimate for 2026 using IRS Publication 15-T and North Carolina withholding rates, with no pre-tax deductions or extra W-4 withholding. Not tax advice.
State income tax
Up to 4%
Federal & FICA
Included
Additional state tax
None
Local tax
None
North Carolina payroll rules at a glance
- Minimum wage
- $7.25 per hour
- Overtime
- 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week (45 for some seasonal amusement businesses).
- How often to pay
- Employers may pay daily, weekly, every two weeks, twice a month or monthly, on a regular payday.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor state law summaries, checked November 2026. Rules can change and some cities set higher rates, so confirm with the North Carolina labor department before you run payroll.
Why use Thi Pay Stubs for a North Carolina pay stub?
Thi Pay Stubs calculates North Carolina withholding using the same federal rules (IRS Publication 15-T, current Social Security and Medicare rates) every state uses, plus North Carolina's own 2026 income tax brackets. Fill out one form, preview the result live, and download a professional PDF — no account or signup required.
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Questions
North Carolina pay stub FAQs
What is the minimum wage in North Carolina?
$7.25 per hour. Overtime: 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week (45 for some seasonal amusement businesses).
How often must employees be paid in North Carolina?
Employers may pay daily, weekly, every two weeks, twice a month or monthly, on a regular payday.
Does North Carolina have state income tax?
Yes. North Carolina's state income tax brackets go up to 4% for 2026, and Thi Pay Stubs calculates the correct amount automatically based on the pay entered.
What taxes appear on a North Carolina pay stub?
Every pay stub includes federal income tax withholding and FICA (Social Security and Medicare). For North Carolina, state income tax is added as well.
How do I work out take-home pay from a salary in North Carolina?
Choose Salary in the calculator above, enter the yearly salary and how often you are paid. It divides the salary by the number of pay periods (26 for biweekly, for example) and subtracts federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and North Carolina income tax to show your take-home pay per paycheck and per year.
How do I convert an hourly wage to a yearly salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by 52. For example, $25 an hour at 40 hours a week is $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000 a year before taxes. Enter your hourly rate and hours above to see the take-home amount in North Carolina.
Can I generate a pay stub for any city or county in North Carolina?
Yes — Thi Pay Stubs's North Carolina calculations apply statewide, and you can enter any city or county as part of the address.
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