North Carolina Pay Stub Generator
North Carolina taxes wages at a flat rate, 3.99% for 2026, down from 4.25% in 2025. A 2026 law schedules further cuts to 3.49% from 2027.
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Creating a North Carolina pay stub
State law requires employers to itemize deductions every payday. This generator starts with North Carolina selected.
Pay Stub Information
Tax rates last updated October 22, 2026. Sources: IRS, SSA, state tax agencies and Tax Foundation.
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Does North Carolina require pay stubs?
Yes. Employers must give employees an itemized statement of deductions from wages with every payday.
Law: N.C. Gen. Stat. §95-25.13
Paper or electronic: Paper or electronic.
What a North Carolina pay stub must show
- Itemized deductions (required by statute)
- Gross pay, hours and rate of pay (recommended)
- Pay period dates and pay date
- Net pay
North Carolina payroll deductions in 2026
| Line on the stub | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 |
| Medicare | 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% once wages pass $200,000 |
| Federal income tax | Based on the employee's Form W-4 and IRS Publication 15-T |
| NC state income tax | Flat 3.99% for 2026. |
North Carolina take-home pay calculator
North Carolina tax uses 2026 brackets and deductions.
| Per paycheck | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020.08 |
| North Carolina income tax | -$72.51 | -$1,885.26 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$33.46 | -$869.96 |
Estimate using 2026 federal brackets and the standard deduction for your filing status, with no extra withholding or other credits. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 a year; Medicare is 1.45% plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. Local taxes (such as NYC or county taxes) are not included, except Maryland county tax, which is withheld with the state tax. Not tax advice.
Tax rates last updated October 22, 2026. Sources: IRS, SSA, state tax agencies and Tax Foundation.
North Carolina minimum wage
$7.25 per hour (North Carolina follows the federal minimum wage).
North Carolina pay stub FAQ
Does North Carolina require pay stubs?
Yes. N.C. Gen. Stat. §95-25.13 requires an itemized statement of deductions with every payday.
What is the North Carolina income tax rate in 2026?
A flat 3.99%. It is scheduled to fall to 3.49% for 2027 through 2029.
Important Legal Information
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We Are NOT a Bank, Employer, or Government Agency
PayStub Guru is an independent software service. We are not affiliated with any: banks, employers, government agencies, tax authorities (IRS, HMRC, CRA, ATO, LHDN), financial institutions, or payroll companies. We do not verify employment or income. We provide software tools only.
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