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South Dakota Paycheck Calculator

Updated for 2026 tax year · figures checked on

South Dakota has no state income tax, so your paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus any deductions you choose. This South Dakota paycheck calculator, also a salary and take-home pay calculator, shows each amount for one paycheck and for the year.

On a $2,307.69 bi-weekly paycheck (a $60,000 salary, single filer), you take home about $1,938.07, or $50,390 a year.

Take-home pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$1,938.07

$50,389.82 a year from $59,999.94 gross pay (26 paychecks)

  • Take-home 84.0%
  • Federal income tax 8.4%
  • Social Security 6.2%
  • Medicare 1.4%
Paycheck breakdown per paycheck and per year in South Dakota
ItemPer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$59,999.94
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020.08
Social Security−$143.08−$3,720.08
Medicare−$33.46−$869.96
State income tax$0.00$0.00
Take-home pay$1,938.07$50,389.82

Estimates for informational purposes only, based on 2026 withholding rules. Your actual paycheck may differ. This is not tax advice. Report an issue

South Dakota salary calculator: what your result means

The big number is your estimated take-home pay for one paycheck, after federal withholding and FICA. Because South Dakota doesn't tax wages, the state line in your breakdown stays at zero no matter how much you earn, and the difference between your gross and net pay is almost entirely federal.

At a $60,000 salary for a single filer, federal income tax withholding takes about 8.4% of gross pay and Social Security and Medicare take 7.7%. A raise in South Dakota is taxed only at the federal level, so more of each extra dollar reaches your bank account than in states with an income tax.

If you're paid weekly, a $40,000 salary works out to about $660.01 per paycheck. At $100,000 a year paid bi-weekly, you would take home about $3,045.38 per paycheck, or $79,180 a year.

How South Dakota taxes your paycheck

South Dakota withholding at a glance
State income tax on wagesNone
State payroll programs withheld from payNone

Source: South Dakota Department of Revenue, Taxes (individuals)

South Dakota does not impose a personal income tax, so employers don't withhold any state tax from wages. There are no city or county income taxes in South Dakota either, and no state disability, paid leave or employee unemployment contributions come out of pay.

The state raises money in other ways, mainly sales and use taxes and property taxes. Those affect your cost of living but never appear on your pay stub.

Why is my South Dakota state tax zero?

A zero on the state income tax line isn't a mistake. If you live and work in South Dakota, nothing is owed to the state on your wages. If you live in South Dakota but work in a state that taxes wages, that state may withhold its own tax; this calculator assumes you live and work in the same state.

Things to know about South Dakota paychecks

Federal taxes on every paycheck

Every US paycheck has the same three federal deductions, whichever state you work in. Together, Social Security and Medicare are called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes.

  • Federal income tax withholding. Withholding is tax your employer takes out of each paycheck and sends to the IRS on your behalf. The amount depends on your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS method in Publication 15-T. It is an estimate of your yearly tax; you settle the difference when you file your return.
  • Social Security. 6.2% of your wages, up to the wage base of $184,500 for the year. The wage base is the most pay that Social Security tax applies to.
  • Medicare. 1.45% of all your wages, with no limit. Once your pay from one employer passes $200,000 in a year, your employer also withholds an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on the amount above it.

Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026), (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide.

Ways to change your paycheck

With no state tax to adjust, the levers in South Dakota are all federal. Your Form W-4 is the only withholding form your employer needs; there is no state withholding certificate to fill in.

Pre-tax deductions still help, but only at the federal level here. A traditional 401(k) lowers federal income tax withholding, and health premiums under a Section 125 plan also lower Social Security and Medicare. Use More options in the calculator to see how much a contribution changes your take-home pay.

  • Update your Form W-4. Claiming dependents, checking the Step 2 box or asking for extra withholding changes how much federal tax comes out of each paycheck. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help you fill it in.
  • Pre-tax deductions. Money you put into a traditional 401(k), an HSA or employer health insurance comes out before federal income tax, so your take-home pay drops by less than the amount you save.
  • Bonuses. Employers often withhold federal tax on a bonus paid separately at a flat rate. Add a bonus under More options to see it.

South Dakota payroll rules

Minimum wage
$11.85 an hour from January 1, 2026, rising to $12.30 on January 1, 2027. The rate is adjusted every year by a set formula. Tipped employees can be paid a cash wage of $5.925 an hour ($6.15 from 2027), and the employer must make up the difference if tips don't bring them to the full minimum. (Source: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Employment Laws: Minimum Wage)
Overtime
South Dakota has no state law on overtime or comp time. Federal law applies: most hourly workers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act earn time-and-a-half for hours over 40 in a workweek. (Source: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Employment Laws: Comp Time and Overtime)
How often you must be paid
Employers must pay all wages due at least once each calendar month, or on regular paydays they set in advance. (Source: South Dakota Codified Laws 60-11-9, Monthly wage payments required)
Final paycheck
Whether you quit or are fired, your final wages are due on the next regular payday. The employer may hold the final paycheck until you return property that belongs to the employer. (Source: South Dakota DLR, Labor and Employment Laws: What You Need to Know (rev. 01/2026))

For employers in South Dakota

State unemployment tax
Employers pay reemployment assistance (unemployment) tax on the first $15,000 of each employee's wages in 2026. It is an employer tax and is not taken out of employee paychecks. (Source: South Dakota DLR, Reemployment Assistance for Businesses)
New hire reporting
Report new and rehired employees (those not paid for the past 30 days) to the New Hire Reporting Center within 20 days of their first day of work. This covers full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal workers. (Source: South Dakota DLR, New Hire Reporting: Reporting Requirements)
State income tax withholding
South Dakota has no state income tax, so there is no state withholding account to open. Employers still withhold and deposit federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. (Source: South Dakota Department of Revenue, Taxes (individuals))

South Dakota has no state law requiring paid leave such as vacation or sick time; that is set by employer policy.

Compare South Dakota with neighboring states

Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, paid bi-weekly, no pre-tax deductions
Per paycheck
South Dakota$0$50,390$1,938.07
Wyoming$0$50,390$1,938.07
North Dakota$52$50,338$1,936.07
Iowa$1,746$48,644$1,870.92
Montana$2,054$48,336$1,859.07
Nebraska$2,124$48,266$1,856.37
Minnesota$3,181$47,209$1,815.73

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South Dakota paycheck FAQ

Does South Dakota take state tax out of my paycheck?

No. South Dakota has no personal income tax, so nothing is withheld for the state. Your paycheck shows federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus any deductions you signed up for.

What is the minimum wage in South Dakota?

$11.85 an hour in 2026, rising to $12.30 on January 1, 2027. The tipped cash wage is $5.925 an hour in 2026.

Is overtime taxed more in South Dakota?

No. Overtime is added to your regular pay and withheld the same way. A bigger paycheck can mean more federal withholding for that period, but there is no extra state tax because South Dakota doesn't tax wages.

When do I get my final paycheck in South Dakota?

On the next regular payday, whether you quit or were fired. Your employer may hold it until you return company property.

Does South Dakota require paid sick leave or vacation?

No. South Dakota has no law requiring paid leave, so it depends on your employer's policy or your contract.

Sources and methodology

Every rate and limit on this page comes from the official sources below, checked on . Read how our paycheck calculator works for the calculation order and its limits.