North Carolina Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in North Carolina. See FICA, federal withholding, and North Carolina state tax up to 4.5%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for North Carolina. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and North Carolina state income tax up to 4.5%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
North Carolina payroll facts: State income tax up to 4.5%. Median household income: $60,516. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in North Carolina?
North Carolina employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold North Carolina state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in North Carolina?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $60,516 salary, expect $5,144-$6,052 in additional employer taxes annually.
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