North Dakota

Withholding

Withholding requirements

Employers must complete the federal Form W-4.

Supplemental rate

Employers should withhold supplemental wages at a rate of 1.84%.

Additional information for Supplemental Wages

State Unemployment Insurance (SUI)

Wage base

$45,100

Contributions

  • General Range: 0.08% to 9.69% depending on the employer’s experience rating and reserve ratio
  • New Employers:
    • Non-Construction: 1.03%
    • Construction: 9.69%

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Labor

Minimum wage

$7.25

Termination Pay

  • Timing: Employers must pay all final wages by the next regular payday following the employee’s separation—regardless of whether the employee was terminated, quit, or went on strike.
  • What Must Be Included:
    • Regular wages
    • Accrued vacation pay (if company policy or contract allows)
    • Bonuses and commissions earned
  • Deductions: Only allowed if:
    • Required by law
    • Authorized in writing by the employee
  • Penalties for Late Payment: Employers may owe up to twice the unpaid wages if payment is willfully delayed

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  • Tipped Employees: Employers may pay a cash wage of $4.86/hour, provided tips bring the total to at least $7.25/hour.
  • Youth Wage: Workers under 20 may be paid $4.25/hour during their first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment.

New Hire Filing

Reporting deadline

Within 20 days of hiring, rehiring, and employees returning to work.

Reporting by mail

Child Support Division
ND Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 7190
Bismarck, ND 58507-7190 1
Fax: (701) 328-5497

New hire reporting form

  • The New Hire Reporting Form provided by the state
  • W-4 form
  • Or a printed list with required employee details

North Dakota Child Support

Child Support

More information

  • Mailing Address:
    Child Support Division
    ND Department of Health and Human Services
    P.O. Box 7190
    Bismarck, ND 58507-7190
  • Phone: (701) 328-2310
  • TTY: 711 or 1-800-366-6888

Other

New employer registration

Local taxes

N/A

Reciprocal states

Minnesota and Montana.

Disability insurance

N/A

Last Updated

09/25/2025

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