North Carolina Income Tax Brackets 2025

North Carolina uses a flat income tax system with 1 bracket.

State Tax

4.8%

Top marginal rate

COL Index

96

Below national avg

Median Income

$66,186

Household

Brackets

1

Flat tax

North Carolina Tax Brackets

Income RangeMarginal Rate
$0and above4.75%

North Carolina State Tax at Different Income Levels

Gross IncomeState TaxEffective Rate
$50,000$2,3754.75%
$75,000$3,5634.75%
$100,000$4,7504.75%
$150,000$7,1254.75%
$200,000$9,5004.75%
$300,000$14,2504.75%

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