North Dakota Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Running payroll in North Dakota shouldn’t feel like braving a prairie wind. From Fargo to Bismarck, our North Dakota Payroll Tax Calculator keeps things calm and compliant, helping you calculate taxes and pay your team on time.
North Dakota Payroll Tax Steps
North Dakota’s light tax burden makes payroll manageable — if you follow the right registration and filing rules.
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register with State Tax and Workforce Agencies
Register with the Office of State Tax Commissioner for income tax withholding and Job Service North Dakota (JSND) for unemployment insurance.
New employers start with a UI rate around 1.0% on the first $43,800 of wages.
Step #2: Navigate North Dakota’s Tax System
State income tax: 1.1%–2.9%
FICA and federal withholding: standard federal rates
UI contributions: quarterly, based on experience rating
Step #3: Wage & Overtime Laws
North Dakota follows federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour) and FLSA overtime rules — 1.5× after 40 hours/week.
Step #4: Pay Frequency & Final Pay
Employers may choose weekly, biweekly, or monthly pay cycles.
Final wages must be paid on the next regular payday.
Step #5: Use Our North Dakota Payroll Calculator
Our calculator automatically applies the correct rates and deductions for state and federal taxes, giving you precise take-home pay and employer costs every time.
Step #6: File Taxes and Reports
File quarterly UI reports through JSND
Submit state withholding returns via North Dakota TAP
Federal forms (941, 940) as required
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