South Dakota Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay in South Dakota after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Set to a $75,000 salary by default; change any field.
How South Dakota Taxes Your Paycheck
Wages earned in South Dakota are not subject to state income tax, which leaves federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare as the deductions to plan for.
South Dakota has neither a personal nor a corporate income tax.
Minimum Wage in South Dakota: Weekly and Yearly Take-Home
South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 an hour (US Department of Labor, rates in effect July 1, 2026). A full-time worker (40 hours a week) at that rate grosses $474.00 a week and takes home about $421.30 a week, or $21,908 a year, as a single filer with no deductions. The state takes no income tax from this pay.
Against the $47,080 median wage in South Dakota, a full-time minimum-wage year of $24,648 equals about 52%.
Minimum wages are revised often. The hourly paycheck calculator handles any rate, and the South Dakota labor department publishes the current one.
Average Pay in South Dakota and What You Would Keep
According to May 2025 BLS data, the typical (median) worker in South Dakota earns $47,080 a year, 8% below the US median of $50,980, while the mean is $57,610 over about 457,400 jobs.
What each pay level keeps after federal tax, FICA (single filer, no deductions, paid biweekly):
| South Dakota wage point | Gross a year | Kept a year | Kept per check | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,300 | $25,723 | $989.33 | 12.2% |
| Middle of the pack (median) | $47,080 | $40,009 | $1,538.80 | 15% |
| Mean wage | $57,610 | $48,470 | $1,864.22 | 15.9% |
| Upper earners (75th percentile) | $64,020 | $53,620 | $2,062.31 | 16.2% |
These figures cover employees only, not the self-employed, and your job title matters more than any average. Test your real salary in the salary paycheck calculator.
South Dakota Payday Rules and Your Check Size
South Dakota requires pay at least monthly. That is the general rule in the DOL's state payday table. Some industries and job types are treated differently, so ask the South Dakota labor department if you are unsure.
Using a $47,100 full-time salary (the BLS median wage there), this is what the permitted schedule pays a single filer with no deductions:
| Frequency | Gross each check | Net each check |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (12 a year) | $3,925.00 | $3,335.40 |
Want the full comparison? See pay frequency explained, then try the monthly calculator with your salary.
South Dakota Deductions, Programs and Local Taxes
State Payroll Programs
The calculator does not add any employee-paid state payroll programs for South Dakota.
Local Taxes
South Dakota has no local wage taxes.
South Dakota Compared With Nearby States
$75,000 salary, single filer, no deductions, in South Dakota and its neighbours:
| State | Net per year | State tax + programs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $61,592 | $0 | +$0 |
| North Dakota | $61,389 | $203 | -$203 |
| Minnesota | $57,686 | $3,907 | -$3,907 |
| Nebraska | $59,060 | $2,533 | -$2,533 |
| Iowa | $59,394 | $2,198 | -$2,198 |
Differences are measured against South Dakota. Border commuters should note that the work state normally taxes wages and the home state may offer a credit.
Practical Tips for South Dakota Workers
- With no state wage tax in South Dakota, savings come from the federal side: retirement and health contributions, the W-4, and credits.
- Local taxes can apply on top: South Dakota has no local wage taxes.
- The federal side of pre-tax saving is covered in paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions.
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Questions About Pay in South Dakota
Do I pay state income tax on my paycheck in South Dakota?
Not on wages: South Dakota leaves you with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
How much is the minimum wage in South Dakota in 2026?
The minimum wage in South Dakota is $11.85 an hour as of July 1, 2026 according to the US Department of Labor. At 40 hours a week that is about $421.30 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the median income from work in South Dakota?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $47,080 and a mean of $57,610 in South Dakota across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $40,009 a year.
How frequently must South Dakota workers be paid?
South Dakota requires pay at least monthly. Exceptions exist, so confirm with the state labor department.
Do cities or counties in South Dakota tax wages?
South Dakota has no local wage taxes. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
How do I change state withholding in South Dakota?
South Dakota does not use a state withholding form because there is no state income tax on wages.
I commute into South Dakota from elsewhere; which state taxes my pay?
Generally you owe income tax to the state where you work, and your home state gives a credit or exemption. For example, if you live in North Dakota and work in South Dakota, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.