2026 Paycheck Estimate Guide • NC

North Carolina Pay Stub Generator & 2026 Tax Rules

Create a pay stub for real wages paid in North Carolina. Preview it free, compare the estimated deductions with your payroll records, and download a clean PDF for $7.99. Contractor payments are recorded separately from employee wages.

North Carolina Withholding Specifications (2026)

Type: FLAT

App Rate Summary:

3.99% flat rate (2026 statutory phased rate reduction).

Rate-data source-check date: 2026-01-15North Carolina revenue department source↗

Sample Payroll Calculation: $2,000 Biweekly ($52,000/yr Single)

Gross Pay:
$2,000.00
Federal Tax:
-$156.15
NC State Tax:
-$60.23
Net Take-Home:
$1630.62

Illustration only: 26 equal pay periods, single filing status, no W-4 adjustments, local taxes, benefits, or other deductions. Social Security and Medicare are included in net pay. Verify actual payroll amounts before generating a record.

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North Carolina pay stub questions

Does North Carolina have a state income tax on wages in 2026?

Yes. North Carolina uses a flat income tax: 3.99% flat rate (2026 statutory phased rate reduction).

How much is taken out of a $2,000 biweekly paycheck in North Carolina?

For the app’s simplified single-filer example, EZStub estimates $156.15 federal income tax, $124.00 Social Security, $29.00 Medicare and $60.23 North Carolina state tax, for take-home pay of about $1,630.62. This estimate excludes local taxes, additional payroll deductions, and employee-specific W-4 adjustments. Actual withholding can differ.

How do I make a pay stub in North Carolina?

Enter the employer and employee details, the pay period and the gross pay that was actually paid. EZStub estimates 2026 federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare and North Carolina state tax, shows a free preview, and creates a PDF for $7.99.

Where do the North Carolina figures come from?

The app’s rate data cites https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/withholding-tax and records 2026-01-15 as its source-check date. This date is not a new verification of the page. Confirm current withholding instructions with the relevant state agency.

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