NC
North Carolina
North Carolina taxes income up to 3.99%, sales tax averages 7% with local rates included, the minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
Figures last checked September 4, 2026.
Income tax
| Figure | NC | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes wage income Tax year 2026 | Yes | Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 |
| Bracket structure Tax year 2026 | Flat | Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 |
| Top marginal rate Tax year 2026 | 3.99% | Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 |
| Standard deduction, single Tax year 2026 | $12,750 | Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 |
Sales tax
| Figure | NC | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State rate Tax year 2026 | 4.75% | Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026 |
| Average local rate Tax year 2026 | 2.25% | Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026 |
| Combined average Tax year 2026 | 7% | Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026 |
Property and wages
| Figure | NC | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Effective property tax rate Tax year 2024 | 0.85% | Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County |
| Minimum wage Tax year 2026 | $7.25 | US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws |
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