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South Dakota minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in South Dakota
$11.85
an hour · $24,648 a year full time · about $21,908 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $474.00 |
| Every two weeks | $948.00 |
| Per month | $2,054.00 |
| Per year | $24,648 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in South Dakota after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in South Dakota earns $24,648 a year. As a single filer, $855 goes to federal income tax, $1,886 to Social Security and Medicare, and nothing to state income tax, because South Dakota does not tax wages. That leaves $21,908, or $10.53 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $118.50 | $6,162 | $5,691 |
| 15 | $177.75 | $9,243 | $8,536 |
| 20 | $237.00 | $12,324 | $11,381 |
| 25 | $296.25 | $15,405 | $14,227 |
| 30 | $355.50 | $18,486 | $16,833 |
| 35 | $414.75 | $21,567 | $19,370 |
| 40 | $474.00 | $24,648 | $21,908 |
How South Dakota compares
South Dakota's minimum wage ranks 26th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. South Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $24,648 | — |
| Iowa | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$4.60 |
| Minnesota | $11.41 | $23,733 | −$0.44 |
| Montana | $10.85 | $22,568 | −$1.00 |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$4.60 |
| Nebraska | $15.00 | $31,200 | +$3.15 |
| Wyoming | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$4.60 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At South Dakota's minimum wage that is $17.78 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $4,622 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in South Dakota in 2026?
$11.85 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in South Dakota?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $11.85 an hour is $24,648 a year before taxes and about $21,908 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in South Dakota?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $948.00 before taxes and takes home about $842.60.
Is South Dakota's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $4.60 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $9,568 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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