North Carolina Income Tax on $15,000 (2025)
2025 IRS data — updated for current tax year
Gross Income
$15,000
Federal Income Tax
$0
North Carolina State Tax
$638
FICA
$1,148
Total Effective Rate
11.90%
Take-Home Pay
$13,215
Key Facts
- North Carolina state income tax on $15,000 is $638 — 4.25% of gross income.
- Combined with federal taxes and FICA, total tax burden is $1,785 (11.90%).
- Take-home pay is $13,215, or $1,101 per month.
- See your county or city for any local income taxes that may apply.
$15,000 Income Tax Breakdown in North Carolina
| Tax | Amount | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | $0 | 0.00% |
| North Carolina State Income Tax | $638 | 4.25% |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $930 | 6.20% |
| Medicare (1.45%+) | $218 | 1.45% |
| Total Tax | $1,785 | 11.90% |
| Take-Home Pay | $13,215 | 88.10% |
$15,000 Federal Tax — Filing Status Comparison
| Filing Status | Federal Tax | Eff. Rate | Take-Home (fed only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $0 | 0.00% | $15,000 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $0 | 0.00% | $15,000 |
| Married Filing Separately | $0 | 0.00% | $15,000 |
| Head of Household | $0 | 0.00% | $15,000 |